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)