Location- 12 Quays Termainal, Birkenhead Contract- 12 Month Aprentiship Program Salary- £26,980-£33,927 Are you ready to start your journey in port operations? Are you looking to build a career with real purpose? Do you enjoy hands-on work, thrive in a fast-paced environment, and want to be part of a team that keeps things moving? We’re offering an exciting opportunity to join Stena Line as a Port Service Operative Apprentice in Birkenhead. This is your chance to learn the ropes, gain valuable experience, and develop the skills needed to become a key part of our port operations team. Why this opportunity stands out This apprenticeship is more than just training—it’s a pathway into a long-term career. You’ll be supported by experienced colleagues, gain practical skills, and work in an environment that values safety, teamwork, and continuous improvement. If you’re ambitious, reliable, and ready to learn, we want to hear from you. Some of your key responsibilities As an apprentice, you’ll be trained and supported to: Assist with loading and unloading freight and vehicles. Operate port equipment such as tug masters, forklifts, and ramps (training provided). Support mooring and marshalling activities. Deliver excellent customer service in line with our Stena Line behaviors. Help maintain port areas and equipment. Participate in safety briefs and team meetings. Learn and use digital tools relevant to port operations. What You Will Experience You’ll be part of a welcoming and professional team that takes pride in what we do. The atmosphere is fast-paced but supportive, with a strong focus on safety and collaboration. You’ll receive structured training, mentoring, and development opportunities, all while contributing to the daily success of our operations. Benefits As a Stena Line apprentice, you’ll gain: Hands-on experience in a vital operational role Structured learning and development Support from experienced mentors and trainers A clear pathway into a permanent role Access to our employee benefits portal Travel discounts across our network Health and wellbeing support Who you are At Stena Line, your personality matters as much as your skills. You’re someone who’s reliable, eager to learn, and ready to take on new challenges. You work well in a team, stay calm under pressure, and take pride in doing things the right way. You’re looking for a role where you can grow, contribute, and be part of something bigger. Qualifications Minimum age: 21 Full UK driving licence with no more than 6 penalty points Willingness to work shifts Interest in port operations, logistics, or transport Comfortable using digital tools and learning new systems No prior experience required—just a great attitude and willingness to learn Information about the recruitment process In order to ensure fair and unbiased selection, we do not request a personal letter. Instead, we request your CV and responses to our selection questions. If you proceed, you will then receive an email with a link to our recruitment assessments, objectively identifying the most suitable candidate for the role. Interested? This is a full-time apprenticeship position based in Birkenhead within our Port Operations department. To apply, please register your profile and send in your CV in English as soon as possible but no later than 11th November. 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. If you have questions about the role or the recruitment process, you are welcome to contact Kathryn Gallagher, Talent Acquisition Partner, kathryn.gallagher,.bi@stenaline.com. Please note that we kindly decline any offers from recruitment or staffing agencies regarding this recruitment.