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Working for us
As a growing business, with specialist technical expertise, it’s essential that we invest in our workforce and build a succession plan for the future of the business.
We devote time and resource into bringing apprentices and placement students into the business every year. We give genuine career opportunities and real accountability to ambitious recruits with an aptitude for engineering.
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Graduate Opportunities & Apprenticeships
STUDENT PLACEMENTS & GRADUATE OPPORTUNITIES
Student placements are another great opportunity for us to bring new skills and ideas into the business, from students who already have an in-depth knowledge of engineering theory. You will be exposed very quickly to projects that will build on your academic knowledge, leaving you with very useful experience to build on when you complete your studies.
Recent students have taken up very hands-on roles, with several of them returning to the business permanently after their studies, to take up senior management roles.
Whilst we don’t offer a structured graduate development programme, we always welcome speculative applications from graduates with relevant academic qualifications. Contact us if you would like to discuss how your experience and qualifications could help us grow our business further.
APPRENTICESHIPS
Our engineering apprenticeships give you a structured programme of career development. This will include academic studies – typically NVQ and BTEC qualifications, with many apprentices going on to complete a HNC or HND qualification.
More importantly though, you will gain early exposure to important processes within the business such as quality management, sales and manufacturing. Many previous apprentices have progressed quickly into management roles as the business has grown.
“I joined Alco in 2015 as an apprentice and have worked across the full range of valve products as an assembler. I am studying for an NVQ in Engineering Maintenance and I am impressed with how well my studies fit with the work I am doing. I see good long-term potential at Alco and the things I enjoy most are the variety of the work, the fact that it’s challenging and teaches you new things regularly and the way the whole team work together and support one another.”
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CURRENT VACANCIES
Current career opportunities can be found below. We always welcome speculative applications from high-calibre individuals who share our values of engineering excellence and quality management. You can also contact us for an informal discussion.
Buyer
Date Posted: 11-Aug-2025
Reference ID:
We are a leading provider of high-performance valve products for the oil, gas, petrochemical, and hydrogen markets. Our global business operates worldwide and collaborates with distributors and customers in over 150 countries. The Buyer works closely with the Purchasing Manager to ensure the highest quality CNC machined components, raw materials and soft parts are procured both on time and at the right price. This would involve working with brands, which has been established since 1977
Description of Position:
Buyer role Responsibilities
- Procurement of components, materials or soft parts in a timely fashion to meet required deadlines.
- Monitoring of the internal requisition system
- Ability to forecast product demand based on historic data.
- Initiation of enquiry process for purchasing supplies.
- Ability to negotiate costs to suit agreed budgets
- Ability to negotiate tight delivery dates in accordance with customer requirements
- Able to negotiate and bring delivery dates forward when needed.
- Prepare and process purchase orders.
- Working with the internal quality team as well as the supplier to resolve any issues relating to either rejects or quality concerns.
- Ensuring Health & Safety and Environmental standards are complied with.
- This list is not exhaustive
Requirements and Qualifications
- A good understanding of CNC machining (Turning & Milling) through multi- axis is advantageous.
- Experience of raw materials (Stainless, Carbon, Duplex) is desirable however not mandatory as full training will be provided.
- Proven track record of controlling and reducing external spend whilst developing a robust supplier base.
- Ability to modernise the existing process and suggest potential improvements to improve efficiency.
- Fully conversant with modern procurement and purchasing techniques.
- High competency level in use of Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook as a minimum)
- Full Driving License required.
Role Structure
- The Buyer role is a critical role within Alco Valves Group. Reporting directly to the Purchasing Manager
About Us
We offer an attractive salary package, excellent working conditions, and fringe benefits for this demanding role based in Brighouse, West Yorkshire. If you are a Sales Manager with Global Distribution Development experience in an engineered product and specification selling environment, we would like to hear from you. This role is a superb opportunity for a highly results driven individual who would like to join an aggressively growing business with ambitious plans.
Salary
Competitive – depending on experience
Working Hours
Monday to Thursday : 8.00 – 16.45hrs – lunch 12.30 to 13.00 (or as required).
Friday : 8.00 – 13.30hrs – no lunch
Benefits
33 days annual leave made up of flexible and statutory holidays.
After probation, access to a Health Care Cash Plan and Pension Scheme
If you would like further information, the full job description, or to submit your CV, please email [email protected] (No recruitment agencies)
Global Sales & Distribution Manager
Date Posted: 23-Jun-2025
Reference ID:
Description of Position:
Global Sales & Distribution Manager Responsibilities
- Taking a technical, mechanical engineering product line into global markets, leveraging expertise and industry knowledge.
- Establishing international distributors and managing them against pre-set targets for four main product lines.
- Fostering strong relationships with clients and partners to drive business growth and development.
- Driving Sales Globally for our group of 3 businesses, Alco Valves Ltd ( Instrumentation Valves ), Alco Hi-Tek ( Piping, Process & Subsea Valves ), Sabre Instrument Valves Ltd.
- Maintaining & Managing our significant portfolio of Global Vendor Approvals to drive Alco specifications in end user/operator specifications.
Requirements and Qualifications
- A proven track record of success in sales and marketing management, preferably within the oil and gas industry.
- Previous Sales and Distribution Management in the valve Industry would be beneficial.
- A background and experience in mechanical engineering, including HNC level qualifications and completion of a traditional engineering apprenticeship.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively across cultures and geographies.
- International Travel would be a requirement in this role.
Role Structure
- The Global Sales & Distribution Manager is a critical role within Alco Valves Group. Reporting directly to the Manging Director
About Us
We offer an attractive salary package, excellent working conditions, and fringe benefits for this demanding role based in Brighouse, West Yorkshire. If you are a Sales Manager with Global Distribution Development experience in an engineered product and specification selling environment, we would like to hear from you. This role is a superb opportunity for a highly results driven individual who would like to join an aggressively growing business with ambitious plans.
Salary
Competitive – depending on experience
Working Hours
Monday to Thursday : 8.00 – 16.45hrs – lunch 12.30 to 13.00 (or as required).
Friday : 8.00 – 13.30hrs – no lunch
Benefits
33 days annual leave made up of flexible and statutory holidays.
After probation, access to a Health Care Cash Plan and Pension Scheme
If you would like further information, the full job description, or to submit your CV, please email [email protected] (No recruitment agencies)
Valve Assembler/Tester
Date Posted: 16-Sep-2024
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We are currently recruiting for valve assembler/tester to work as part of our busy team in a fast paced, dynamic environment to assist in the assembly and testing of new and existing valve products to meet both industry and customer specifications. Training will be provided.
Key Responsibilities:
- Assemble and test valve components following work instructions.
- Maintain a safe and clean working environment.
- Carry out daily work assessments to make sure you are being as safe and efficient as possible.
- Contribute to team effort and ensure production requirements are met.
- Ensure that Health & Safety and Environmental standards are complied with.
- This list is not exhaustive.
Skills Required:
- Experience of valve assembly, preferable but not essential as training will be given.
- Experience of valve testing, preferable but not essential as training will be given.
- Working in a team.
- Ability to be flexible within a role.
- Ability to read assembly drawings.
- Committed and hard working with a positive attitude.
- Good time management.
- Ability to react to differing workloads, some of which will be repetitive.
- Computer literate.
Desirable Skills:
- Problem solving skills.
- Full UK driving licence.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £12.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Company pension
- On-site parking
- 25 Days paid holiday – plus all Bank holidays
Schedule:
- Monday to Thursday 0700-1545hrs
- Friday 0700-1230
If you would like further information, the full job description, or to submit your CV, please email [email protected] (No recruitment agencies)