Assembly Operator - Final Build - Early shift

Hochiki Group; Dartford; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

24 days holiday

Workplace pension scheme

Employee Assistance Programme (LifeKee

GP and wellbeing 24/7 access (Smart He

Salary Finance

Employee Referral Scheme

Life Assurance

Cycle to work scheme

Internal Trainings

Company Events

Job summary

Kentec Electronics Ltd is inviting applications for an Assembly Operator to support the Final Build in both Non Core and Core Cells. You will assemble fire control panels and maintain a safe, clean working environment while learning from the team.

With full training provided, the role suits someone with basic assembly skills who can use a range of hand and electrical tools and work well in a team, taking initiative where needed.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Assembling Fire control panels
• Maintain a safe and clean working environment.

Skills

Electrical knowledge

Mechanical understanding

Basic assembly techniques

Hand and electrical tools

Willingness to learn

Teamwork and problem solving

Tools

Hand tools

Electrical tools

Job description

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