Store Supervisor

Role overview

This is a permanent, full-time onboard position based in Harwich on the Stena Britannica. You will live and work at sea on a week-on, week-off rotation while supporting the Onboard Sales & Services operation between Harwich and Hook of Holland. The position is suited to someone who is highly organised, accurate, and comfortable working in a practical, fast-moving environment.

The salary for this role is £40,199.04.

What you’ll be doing

You will take ownership of stores and stock control across onboard departments, helping ensure that areas such as the galley, shop, housekeeping, food and beverage, and reception remain well supplied and run efficiently. The role requires close attention to stock movement, supplier coordination, and record keeping.

• Oversee and organise stores for the Onboard Sales & Services teams, including galley, shop, housekeeping, F&B, and reception
• Receive deliveries, check them carefully, and reconcile them against purchase orders
• Keep inventory records current, including stock balances and reporting
• Track minimum and maximum stock thresholds and raise replenishment requests when needed
• Perform routine stock counts and make sure all stock is properly secured and accounted for
• Handle stock rotation, returns, and disposal of excess or damaged items
• Maintain logs for receipts, issues, and stock discrepancies
• Work with suppliers and help maintain positive supplier relationships
• Keep storage spaces clean, well arranged, and compliant with requirements
• Assist with trip planning so stock levels match expected passenger demand

Working environment

You’ll be part of a close and supportive onboard team where collaboration and shared responsibility are essential. Life onboard creates a distinct working rhythm, with colleagues living and working together and building strong working relationships.

The setting is busy, hands-on, and rewarding, with a strong focus on operational reliability. Your work will happen largely behind the scenes, but it will be crucial to the smooth experience of both crew and passengers.

Benefits

• Concessionary travel on Irish Sea and North Sea routes
• 75% discount on UK rail travel
• Company pension and life assurance
• Gym and wellbeing discounts
• Wellbeing cash plan covering dental, optical, and health screening
• Enhanced parental leave
• Cycle-to-work scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Training and development opportunities

Who should apply

This opportunity is for someone who is reliable, well organised, and strong on accuracy and detail. You should enjoy practical, physical work and be comfortable handling deliveries and stock in a seafaring setting.

You’ll need to be proactive, able to juggle priorities in a busy environment, and confident building effective working relationships with colleagues and suppliers. The organisation values people who are welcoming, caring, and dependable.

Requirements and qualifications

• Valid STCW certification is required
• Prior experience working at sea is required
• Background in stores, inventory, or supply chain work is expected
• Knowledge of inventory systems and stock control processes is needed
• Comfortable using IT tools, including Microsoft Office and inventory software
• Strong organisational and problem-solving ability
• Capable of physical tasks, including lifting and handling stock
• Forklift certification would be an advantage
• Good written and spoken English; additional languages are beneficial

Application details

This role is based onboard the Stena Britannica in the Onboard Sales & Services department. Applications should be submitted in English through the company’s online recruitment system. The closing date is 3 July 2026, though applications are reviewed as they come in, so early submission is encouraged.

If you have questions about the position, you can contact Brittany Malcolm, Talent Acquisition Coordinator, at [email protected].

Recruitment and staffing agency offers are not accepted for this vacancy.

About the employer

Stena Line is a major sustainable shipping company with a wide route network across Europe, serving passengers and freight. The company employs more than 8,750 people across Scandinavia, the UK, the North Sea, and the Baltics.

Its purpose is to connect people, places, and societies by keeping travel and trade moving, supporting businesses, families, and tourism. The organisation also states a commitment to a sustainable workplace with equal opportunity for all and a culture free from harassment.