Specials – Assembly Operator

Kentec Electronics Ltd.; Dartford; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

24 days holiday plus bank holidays

Employee Assistance Programme

Wellbeing expert access

Financial well-being scheme

Employee Referral Scheme

Enhanced workplace pension

Enhanced parental leave

Free Mental Health First Aid courses

Life Assurance

Cycle to work scheme

Internal Trainings

Company Events

Long Service Awards

Discounts and perks

Volunteer day for charity

Volunteer with charity (1 day/year)

Job summary

A leading manufacturer of safety equipment in Dartford is seeking an enthusiastic assembly operator to join their team. The role involves assembling custom-built life safety panels, requiring the ability to read schematics and work with various hand tools. Applicants should have a desire to work in a manufacturing environment and a willingness to learn. The position offers a supportive workplace with numerous employee benefits, including flexible working hours and opportunities for growth.

Qualifications

• Ability to read electrical schematics and mechanical design drawings.
• Experience with assembly of standard products is preferable.
• Work with hand and power tools (drills, riveters, crimp tools).
• Solder training preferred, but training can be given.
• Experience in a manufacturing environment is desirable.
• Ability to work as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Create wiring harnesses and assemble custom designed control panels.
• Report production problems to team leader.
• Maintain an organized work area.
• Observe, maintain, coordinate and complete a good standard of work.
• Follow documented policies and procedures as designated by the company.
• Follow detailed instructions, processes, and procedures.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area to facilitate manufacturing functions.
• Health and Safety in the workplace.

Skills

Ability to follow instructions and diagrams

Working to tight deadlines

Ability to work with various hand tools

Solder trained

Experience in a manufacturing environment

Teamwork

Tools

Drills

Pop rivets

Crimp 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.

The Special Applications production team are looking for an enthusiastic assembly operator to learn the techniques used for the assembly of various custom built life safety control and indication panels. The applicant would be expected to be able to read electrical schematics and understand mechanical design drawings, a prior knowledge to the assembly of standard Kentec product using PAF’s would be preferable.

Responsibilities

• Work with the Team to create wiring harnesses and assemble custom designed CIE, training can be given
• Use basic problem-solving skills to ensure production requirements are met
• Report problems or concerns with the team leader
• Observe, maintain, coordinate and complete a good standard of work
• Follow documented policies and procedures as designated by the company
• Follow detailed instructions, processes, and procedures
• Maintain a clean and organized work area to facilitate manufacturing functions
• Health and Safety in the workplace

Skills, Experience and Person Specification

• Ability to follow instructions and diagrams
• Working to tight deadlines with a high level of accuracy
• Ability to work with various hand tools and power tools, such as; drills, pop rivets, crimp tools, etc
• Solder trained preferred, but training can be given
• Experience of working in a manufacturing environment is desirable
• Ability to work as part of a team

Job Specifics

• Working hours: Monday-Thursday: 08:30-17:00, Friday: 08:30-16:00
• 24 days holiday, in addition to bank holidays, increasing with the years of service.
• Employee Assistance Programme (Wisdom)
• Unlimited access to 24/7 GP and wellbeing experts (Metlife)
• 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

Ready to Apply?

To apply for the role, or to find out more, please email [e-mail]
with a covering letter and a copy of your CV.