Print Shop Machine Operator

Print 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.

Responsibilities:

- Undertaking training relevant to their responsibilities

- Driving Daily Department Demands

- Work with supervisor and other team leads to manage and prioritize tasks to ensure customer demand and the production schedule are met.

- Use basic problem-solving skills to ensure stable operation of the work cell.

- Report problems or concerns with quality, processes, equipment, materials, and labour to line manager.

- Identify and support continuous improvement efforts with line manager.

- Participate as an active member of the production team and running the machine.

- Follow documented policies and procedures as designated by the company’s Quality System.

- Maintains a clean and organized work area to facilitate manufacturing functions.

- Complying with company procedures and health and safety rules

- Helping to eliminate delays in getting jobs out on time. And working in correct order.

Skills:

- Strong Communication skills

- Time Management

- Problem Solving Skills

- Conflict Resolution skills

- Good attention to detail

- Good computer skills

- 1 year printing experience (flatbed printer)

- Willingness to learn new skills

Job Specifics

- Working hours Monday to Thursday 6am – 2.30pm and Friday 6am – 13.30pm with 30 minutes for lunch

- Leave one hour earlier than your contracted finish time every Friday (will be paid)

- 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.

- 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 (Smartech)