Assembly Operator - Final Build - Early shift

hochiki; Dartford; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension

Holiday 24d

EAP LifeWorks

Wellbeing support

Salary Finance

Referral scheme

MHFA courses

Life Assurance

Cycle to work

Training

Company events

Job summary

Kentec Electronics Ltd, headquartered in Dartford, is seeking an Assembly Operator to join our department and assist in running our Non Core and Core Cells Final Build. You will be assembling Fire control panels and helping maintain a clean, safe working environment.

We offer full training, opportunities to learn new assembly techniques, and a range of employee benefits including 24 days holiday, workplace pension, and wellbeing supports with LifeWorks and Smart Health services.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Electrical basics

Assembly techniques

Tool handling

Problem solving

Teamwork

Initiative

Similar role experience

Tools

Hand tools

Power 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