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)