Trainee Paint Shop Operative

Paint Shop - Operative

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.

The position will be based in the Paint shop Department, within a team of people who manufacture high quality products for our customers.

Responsibilities 

• Operating paint machinery (rotating line)
• Setting paint machinery (Loading and unloading paint plant)
• Operating spray gun (only when needed - full time sprayer)
• Handling metal material
• Meeting specific departmental & company targets
• Checking and testing manufactured products
• Follow systems / procedures within the department, including Health & Safety regulations, Housekeeping, Work Instructions, 5S & Quality

Skills, Experience & Person Specification

• Computer literate & basic mathematics
• Ability to work as part of a team
• Working to tight deadlines with a high level of accuracy
• Experience using similar machinery preferable
• Understanding mechanical drawings for masking products prior to powder coating
• Full training will be given

Job Specification

• Hours are 08:00 – 16:30 Monday to Thursday, 08:00 – 15.30 Friday,
• Free Parking
• Enhanced workplace pension scheme
• Enhanced parental leave
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Unlimited access to 24/7 GP and wellbeing experts (Smart Health)
• Financial well-being scheme (Salary Finance)
• Employee Referral Scheme
• Long service awards
• Free Mental Health First Aid courses (M.H.F.A.)
• Life Assurance
• Cycle to work scheme
• Company sick pay
• Internal Training
• Company Events
• Employee benefits, discounts and perks (Rewards Gateway)
• Volunteer with a charity of your choice for a day each year
• Get the latest tech at the best price and spread the payments over your salary, interest-free (SmartTech)