Assembly Operator - Final Build - Early 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 Assembly Operator to join our department and assist in running our Non Core and Core Cells Final Build.

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
• 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.

Job Specifics:

·         Hours 06:00 – 14.30 Monday to Thursday, 06.00 to 13.30 Fridays.

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

·         24 days holiday

·         Workplace pension scheme

·         Employee Assistance Programme (LifeWorks)

·         Unlimited access to 24/7 GP and wellbeing experts (Smart Health)

·         Financial well-being scheme (Salary Finance)

·         Employee Referral Scheme

·         Free Mental Health First Aid courses (M.H.F.A.)

·         Life Assurance

·         Cycle to work scheme.

·         Internal Trainings

·         Company Events