Manufacturing Operative - Kingston upon Hull, United Kingdom - Arco Ltd

Arco Ltd
Arco Ltd
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Kingston upon Hull, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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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 Manufacturing 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 Manufacturing 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 Manufacturing 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 fastmoving 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
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