Second Officer

Are you a team player who shares knowledge with others, encourages collaboration, and who contributes to a great working environment? Then you might be our new colleague! We can now offer you a permanent position as Second Officer with initial placement onboard one of our vessels departing from Trelleborg. You will be employed with a shipping company employment (rederianställning) which means that it is possible to be transferred to other Swedish-flagged vessels within Stena Line in the future.

As Second Officer you will be a part of strengthening the support of the deck department- always with a focus on safety first! You will ensure that all instructions and tasks, in the deck department, such as loading and unloading, are carried out efficiently. Other maintenance tasks are coordinated by the Chief Officer whom you will be collaborating with.

Some of your key responsibilities:
- Supporting and strengthening the Deck Department
- Carrying out maintenance on board as directed by the Chief Officer
- Being a motivated and inspiring team player

What you will experience
Safety is one of our absolute commitments – we do not put risk against reward when it comes to safety. Working together to put safety first always is the key to success. You will be a part of a great team who cooperates and help each other and other departments. We believe visibility is crucial, where great cooperation between the leader and crew is of utmost importance.

Who you are
At Stena Line your personality matters as much as how good you are at what you do. As a leader at Stena Line, you are responsible to develop yourself, people and our business. Regardless of your role, welcoming, caring and reliable guides you in your everyday work and the challenges you face.

We believe you are welcoming; with an open and positive attitude, you welcome new challenges and encourage diversity of opinion. You listen and give feedback to your colleagues to support employee growth. You are caring; You have experience in leading diverse groups and can quickly adapt to new situations and see what is required to achieve the best results together, both short- and long-term, strategically, and operationally. We also believe you are reliable; you take responsibility for what you deliver, and you are not afraid to come up with innovative ideas and solutions to challenges that may arise in the role.

Qualifications:
- Deck Officer Class V
- Strong analytical and strategic ability 
- Strong system knowledge
- Fluent in English and Swedish

Good to have:
- Deck Officer Class II
- Fluent in German

Interested? 
This is a full-time, permanent position with initial placement onboard one of our vessels departing from Trelleborg. You will be employed with a shipping company employment (rederianställning) which means that it is possible to be transferred to other Swedish-flagged vessels within Stena Line in the future.

To apply, please register your profile and send in your CV in English as soon as possible but no later than April 23rd, 2023. We are having an ongoing selection, so do not wait with your application. Please note that due to GDPR we do not accept applications via e-mail or postal service. We have collective bargaining agreements with SBF.

If you have any questions regarding the position or about the recruitment process you are welcome to contact Hanna Gustavsson, Talent Acquisition Partner, hanna.gustavsson@stenaline.com. 

About Stena Line
As a leader in sustainable shipping, Stena Line has Europe’s most comprehensive route network focusing on transportation of both passengers and freight. We have over 5,900 employees in our Stena Line family across Scandinavia, around the UK and the Baltics, making a contribution to our company.

We are committed to maintaining and developing a sustainable working environment, free from harassment, that gives equal opportunities to everyone. We embrace equality, diversity and inclusion – and welcome all applicants.