Final Assembler Operator - Day shift

hochiki; Dartford; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

24 days holiday (plus bank holidays)

24/7 GP & wellbeing experts

Enhanced workplace pension

Cycle to work scheme

Life Assurance

Employee Assistance Programme

Volunteer day

Employee events

Discounts & perks (Kencheck)

Job summary

Kentec Electronics Ltd, a Hochiki company, is recruiting a Panel Assembler to join our Dartford-based manufacturing team on day shift. You will assemble fire control panels and contribute to producing high-quality products for our clients.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package, full training, and opportunities to develop skills in electrical/mechanical assembly while maintaining safe working practices.

Qualifications

• Full training will be given.
• Understanding electrical/mechanical specifications and ability to 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; able to work under own initiative.
• Preferably gained experience through a similar role.

Responsibilities

• To meet Company targets in Production and Quality.

Skills

Electrical knowledge

Mechanical knowledge

Assembly basics

Hand tools

Electrical tools

Safety awareness

Problem solving

Teamwork

Initiative

Similar role experience

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 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)