Final Assembler Operator - Late shift

Hochiki Group; Dartford; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

24 days holiday

Employee Assistance Programme (LifeWor

GP & wellbeing support

Salary Finance

Employee Referral Scheme

Enhanced workplace pension

Enhanced parental leave

Mental Health First Aid courses

Life Assurance

Cycle to work scheme

Internal Trainings

Company Events

Long Service Awards

Kencheck discounts

Volunteer day

Job summary

Kentec Electronics Ltd, based in Dartford, is a world-renowned manufacturer of fire control panels. As part of the Hochiki Corporation, Kentec delivers high-quality panel solutions to customers worldwide.

We are recruiting a Panel Assembler for the late shift to join our manufacturing and production area. You will work within a team to manufacture high quality products for our external customers, ensuring safety, quality and on-time delivery.

Qualifications

• Full training will be given.
• Understanding of electrical/mechanical specifications and ability to read PAFs.
• Familiar with basic assembly techniques.
• Able to use a range of hand and electrical tools.
• Willing to learn new assembly techniques.
• 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 knowledge

Hand tools

Teamwork

Problem solving

Own initiative

Tools

PAFs familiarity

Electrical test equipment

Job description

Final Build Assembler

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 late 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 Monday to Thursday 14.00 – 22.00pm and 13.00 – 20.00 with 30 minutes for lunch
• 24 days holiday, in addition to bank holidays, increasing with the years of service.
• Employee Assistance Programme (LifeWorks)
• Unlimited access to 24/7 GP and wellbeing experts (Smart Health)
• Financial well-being scheme (Salary Finance)
• Employee Referral Scheme
• Enhanced workplace pension
• Enhanced parental leave
• Free Mental Health First Aid courses (M.H.F.A.)
• Life Assurance
• Cycle to work scheme
• Internal Trainings
• Company Events
• Long Service Awards
• Employee benefits, discounts and perks (Kencheck)
• Volunteer with a charity of your choice for a day each yea
• Get the latest tech at the best price and spread the payment over your salary, interest-free.