ABOUT US

With a 140-year legacy, Arco are recognised as the UK’s leading safety experts. As the only integrated safety products and services business, our size, scale and reputation in the sector are why we have such an impressive portfolio of accounts and customers. We’re the expert safety partner with a unique mix of specialist expertise and practical real-life industry knowledge.
We are now on a transformation journey to become more profitable and sustainable, with investment into our growing business to help achieve this. This is an exciting and demanding time for the business. There is opportunity to shape and challenge the transformation journey and future growth, while balance the pressure to deliver sales growth and financial targets that are necessary to support the future growth. Our behaviours; Care, Collaborate, Perform and Deliver, are embedded within our culture, to drive performance and ensure we succeed together and are rewarded for that shared success. Because It’s on us. To deliver. Together.
Diversity and Inclusion at Arco means understanding everyone’s views and giving colleagues a sense of belonging. We respect and value individuals for their unique skills, experiences and ideas; to ensure we can be at our best. By creating a supportive and inclusive environment we will be an organisation able to drive our strategic goals, attracting and developing great people to be a more profitable and sustainable business for generations to come.
Be Safe, Be Yourself, Be Your Best

Are you a highly organised and proactive individual ready to elevate your warehouse career? We’re seeking a dynamic and experienced Senior Warehouse Operative who thrives on driving performance, ensuring team safety, and maintaining exceptional quality standards. If you’re passionate about leading by example, fostering a collaborative team environment, and possess a strong desire for continuous improvement, we want to hear from you. Join us in shaping the future of our warehouse operations!
In this role, you will work in a safe, accurate, and efficient manner, performing standard warehouse operations and acting as a lead warehouse person within your team. You’ll also be required to deputise for the Warehouse Team Leader responsibilities during periods of holiday, sickness, or absence.
This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced operative looking to take their first steps into leadership, or someone with leadership experience seeking to upskill and progress their career.

Key responsibilities include:

• Taking responsibility for the quality of work produced by the team, including resource planning and utilisation.
• Ensuring all health and safety in the warehouse area and compliance with operating procedures, utilising computer and manual systems to achieve agreed operational targets.
• Analysing and resolving standard operational problems, including adept use of Warehouse Management/SAP Systems.
• Being responsible for staff, performance, and absence management, with the ability to confidently deputise for the team leader in their absence.
• Supporting the warehouse team leader with continuous improvement projects and embracing operational change.
• Supervising workload, managing holiday and sickness/absence, and conducting staff performance reviews.

On top of working for the UK’s leading integrated health and safety experts, you’ll also receive:

• A starting salary of £28,828.80 plus bonus
• 32 days holiday inclusive of bank holidays, plus the option to purchase up to 5 more days
• 2 fully 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
• Free, 24-hour access to our Employee Assistance Programme
• Access to our Learning Management System, to support your personal and career development
• Long-term service awards – we’re proud to have employees who have worked for us for 40 years

About you

The ideal Senior Warehouse Operative will be/have:

• Strong organisational skills, excellent accuracy, and the ability to instil this as a key measure within the department.
• Proven ability to plan, organise, and prioritise workload effectively, even when priorities shift.
• Experience in managing and motivating a team to achieve high standards, adapting your approach to individual needs.
• Demonstrated experience in performance management, including addressing poor performance constructively.
• A confident communicator with strong interpersonal skills, capable of managing challenging stakeholder/colleague relationships and resolving workplace conflicts effectively.
• Adaptable and positive when faced with operational change, able to understand its rationale and leverage it to your advantage.
• Basic IT skills and good levels of literacy and numeracy.
• Previous warehouse experience with a good knowledge of WMS/SAP systems.
• Knowledge of health & safety.
• A strong desire to achieve departmental goals and a commitment to continuous improvement.