non title Kingston upon Hull, England
Job description
As the UK’s leading integrated health and safety experts, Arco combine multi-channel distribution of 170,000+ products with specialist training, consultancy, and site services. Arco’s history spans over 100 years, and following the recent appointment of a new CEO, the business is now transitioning to a high-performance culture, driven by the ambition to grow and become even more sustainable into the future.
With a workforce of circa 1,650 employees, Arco will continue to have at the core of its culture, a clear and pervasive set of values creating a diverse, inclusive workforce.
We’re now looking to recruit a Workroom Operative for our Hose division, that shares our core values; respect for people, hard work and enterprise, excellence in reputation and making the world a safer place for everyone.
About the role
As part of a small team of Workroom Operatives, your role will involve the manufacture of stock and bespoke hose assemblies, using various pieces of machinery and tooling.
Key responsibilities include:
Following all mandatory H&S requirements, guidelines & recommendations to ensure a safe working environment all times.
Ensuring the working environment is kept tidy & presentable for H&S purposes and customer visits.
Assembling goods following prescribed procedures, ensuring quality and safety protocols are maintained through to delivery.
Picking and packing customer orders following standard procedures in an accurate and timely manner.
Accurately cutting hose to the measured length required, recording short length details.
Carrying out the required testing procedures in compliance with the company quality and relevant standards, complete test certificates.
Ensuring all assemblies made are to specification and safe to be used.
About you
The ideal Workroom Operative will be/have:
Experience of working within a workshop / warehouse environment
Knowledge of health & safety at work policies
Numerate including Metric and Imperial measurements
Knowledge of the Arco Hose, Ducting and Fittings range including pack and coil sizes.
Experience in using machinery
Experience in a fast-moving environment with change an ever constant
Ability to adapt to workload and customer demand changes quickly
Ability to work on own initiative and be part of a small team.
Knowledge and experience of manual handling of large, bulky, and heavy items.
Willingness to work towards NAHAD qualification in hose assembly.
Attention to detail and a methodical approach are essential
IOSH qualification in Health & Safety (preferable)
Knowledge of Arco warehouse systems and procedures(Preferable)
On top of working for the UK’s leading health and safety expert, you’ll also receive:
A competitive starting salary plus a discretionary company bonus
32 days holiday inclusive of bank holidays, plus the option to purchase more
2 paid Community Volunteering days every year
An excellent pension and life assurance scheme
A huge range of high street retailer discounts to help with cost of living via MyArco Perks
Access to our brilliant Learning Management System, to support your personal development
If you have any questions regarding this vacancy, please reach out to our recruitment team at
