Junior Data Engineer

About The Role
Are you ready to kickstart your career in data engineering? At Arco, the UK’s leading integrated health and safety experts, we’re looking for a passionate and driven Junior Data Engineer to join our dynamic Data & Analytics team. This is your chance to grow, learn, and make a real impact in a fast-paced, data-driven environment.
As a Junior Data Engineer, you’ll play a key role in designing, developing, and maintaining scalable and reliable data pipelines and infrastructure. Working closely with senior engineers and cross-functional teams, you’ll help deliver clean, accessible, and high-quality data that drives critical business decisions. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a foundational understanding of data engineering concepts eager to develop their skills further.
Key responsibilities include:

Assisting in the development and maintenance of data pipelines for collecting, transforming, and storing data from multiple sources.
Supporting data validation and quality assurance tasks to ensure data accuracy and consistency.
Monitoring data flows and resolving basic issues under guidance from more experienced team members.
Collaborating with business analysts, data scientists, and senior engineers to understand data requirements.
Contributing to data documentation and process mapping to improve transparency and maintainability.
Adhering to company standards for data privacy, security, and compliance (e.g., GDPR).
Learning and applying best practices in data engineering and staying current with industry trends and technologies.
In addition to working with the UK’s leading integrated health and safety experts, you will receive:

A competitive starting salary plus uncapped commission.
32 days holiday inclusive of bank holidays, with the option to purchase up to 5 additional days.
Two fully paid Community Volunteering days annually.
An excellent pension and Life Assurance scheme.
Access to high street retailer discounts via MyArco Perks.
24-hour free access to our Employee Assistance Programme.
Access to our Learning Management System for personal and career development.
Long-term service awards, with employees working for us for 40+ years.
The ideal Junior Data Engineer will have:

Some hands-on experience with data engineering tasks through academic projects or entry-level roles.
An educational background in computer science, data science, engineering, mathematics, or a related field (degree or equivalent experience).
Familiarity with programming and scripting languages such as Python and SQL.
Exposure to cloud platforms (Azure preferred, but AWS or GCP beneficial).
Basic understanding of data pipelines, data warehousing, and ETL/ELT processes.
Awareness of data quality principles and version control systems like Git is a plus.
Willingness to learn about data governance, metadata management, and security practices.
About Us
With a 140-year legacy, Arco is recognized as the UK's leading safety expert. As the only integrated safety products and services provider, our size, scale, and reputation contribute to our impressive portfolio of clients. We are committed to transforming our business to be more profitable and sustainable, offering opportunities to shape our journey and future growth. Our core behaviors—Care, Collaborate, Perform, and Deliver—are embedded in our culture, driving performance and shared success. We value diversity and inclusion, fostering a supportive environment where everyone’s unique skills and ideas are respected. Join us to be part of a forward-thinking, inclusive organization dedicated to safety and excellence.
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