Careers at Star International

Star is a good fit for people who take pride in the quality of their work, want to keep developing their skills and understand the importance of doing things properly in a safety-critical industry. Whatever your role, you’ll be part of a team that relies on each other, shares expertise and works together to help keep vessels safe, compliant and operational.

Star has UK operations in Birkenhead, Southampton, Falmouth and Glasgow. Some roles are tied mainly to one branch, while field service positions can involve travelling to ports, shipyards and vessels elsewhere in the UK and occasionally overseas. The location and travel expectations will be made clear in each vacancy.

Not necessarily; it depends on the role. Some technical positions need specific marine experience, qualifications or manufacturer training, but for others we are interested in people with strong transferable skills and the right attitude to learning. That could include experience in engineering, mechanical or electrical work, warehousing, logistics, customer service or other safety-critical industries. We also recruit apprentices and people who are earlier in their careers, so not every role requires an existing marine background.

Our technicians inspect, service, test and maintain safety-critical equipment used onboard vessels. Depending on the specialism, that could include firefighting systems, breathing apparatus, liferafts, marine evacuation systems, lifeboats, davits, winches or refrigeration equipment. Some work takes place in our workshops, while other jobs are carried out onboard vessels in ports, shipyards and dry docks.

That depends very much on the role. Field technicians can spend a significant amount of time travelling to vessels around the UK, and some positions also involve overseas work. Other roles, such as warehouse, administration and many customer support positions, are mainly based at one of our UK locations. We try to be clear about the level of travel involved when a vacancy is advertised.

Training is a big part of technical roles because much of the equipment we work on requires specialist knowledge, manufacturer approval or recognised certification. We fund relevant training and qualifications and give people opportunities to build experience alongside colleagues who already specialise in their area. Development is not limited to technicians either, with opportunities to build skills across warehouse, operational and office-based roles too.

We offer a competitive salary based on the role and your experience. Field-based roles may also include overtime and travel allowances, and technicians who travel regularly may be provided with a company van. We also fund the training and certifications needed for your role and continue to invest in your development as you progress.

Current vacancies are listed on the Star International careers page. Applications and recruitment enquiries can also be sent to recruitment@star-international.co.uk