Final Assembler Operator - Day shift

Kentec Electronics Ltd, during the last 40 years, has expanded into a major worldwide manufacturer of independent fire control panels. Over time, the Kentec brand has become known for its top-quality products, outstanding service, and exceptional support. Headquartered in Dartford, Kent, Kentec has established itself as a global leader, supplying control equipment to more than 90 countries across the world in multiple languages.

As part of the Hochiki Corporation – one of the world’s most established and respected fire detection and life safety manufacturers, with over 100 years of history – Kentec is proud to have been a valued member of the Hochiki family for the past 13 years. This partnership has strengthened our position in the global market, enabling us to deliver world-class fire control panel solutions backed by decades of innovation, quality, and reliability. Our shared values and long-standing collaboration continue to drive progress, excellence, and customer trust across the industry.

We are looking to recruit a  Panel Assembler to work on day shift in our busy manufacturing & production area.

You will work within a team to manufacture high quality products for our external customers.

Responsibilities

• Assembling Fire control panels
• Maintain a safe and clean working environment.

Skills, Experience and Person Specification

• Full training will be given.
• An understanding of electrical/mechanical specifications and the ability to understand and work from PAFs would be desirable.
• Familiar with basic assembly techniques.
• Versatile to use a range of hand and electrical tools.
• Willing to learn new assembly techniques using a variety of equipment.
• Practice safe work habits and report unsafe conditions to the supervisor/team leader.
• Good problem solving and team working skills. Also, be able to work under own initiative.
• Preferably gained experience through a similar role.

Key Tasks:

• To meet Company targets in Production and Quality
  

Job Specifics

• Working hours (various positions): 
  • Monday to Thursday 8am – 16.30pm and Friday 8am - 15:30 with 30 minutes for lunch
• Leave one hour earlier than your contracted finish time every Friday (will be paid)
• 24 days holiday, in addition to bank holidays, increasing with the years of service
• Unlimited access to 24/7 GP and wellbeing experts (Metlife)
• Financial well-being scheme (Salary Finance)
• Enhanced workplace pension
• Free Mental Health First Aid courses (M.H.F.A.)
• Cycle to work scheme
• Company Events
• Employee benefits, discounts and perks (Kencheck)
• Get the latest tech at the best price and spread the payment over your salary, interest-free.
  
• Volunteer with a charity of your choice for a day each year
• Long Service Awards
• Internal Trainings
• Life Assurance
• Enhanced parental leave
• Employee Referral Scheme
• Support for Loved Ones during difficult times (Everest)
• Employee Assistance Programme (Wisdom)