PCB Stage 1 - Assembly Operator

Hochiki Group; Dartford; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

24 days holiday

Pension scheme

Life Assurance

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle to work scheme

Training opportunities

Company events

Wellbeing support

Job summary

Kentec Electronics Ltd, based in Dartford, is a leading producer of fire control panels and part of Hochiki Corporation. We are seeking a PCB Stage 1 Assembler to join our production team and manufacture high quality PCBs for external customers.

You will receive full training, work from PAFs, and be supported by a strong safety culture. The role values problem solving, teamwork, and the ability to work with initiative, with opportunities for career development.

Qualifications

• Full training will be given.
• Desirable: understanding and working from PAFs.
• Willing to learn and safe work habits.
• Good problem solving and teamwork; able to work on own initiative.
• Preferably experience in a similar role.

Responsibilities

• To meet company targets in production and quality.

Skills

Problem solving

Teamwork

Willingness to learn

Safety conscious

PAFs understanding

Initiative

Job description

PCB Stage 1 PCB 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.

You will work within a team to manufacture high quality products for our external customers.

Responsibilities

• Assembling PCB for Fire Control Panels

Skills, Experience and Person Specification

• Full training will be given.
• The ability to understand and work from PAFs would be desirable.
• Willing to learn
• 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 - Thursday 06.00 - 14.30, Friday: 06.00 - 13.30.
• 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 year
• Get the latest tech at the best price and spread the payment over your salary, interest-free.