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
* 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 teamwork skills. Also, 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 Friday 6am – 14.30pm with 30 minutes for lunch
* Leave one hour earlier than your contracted finish time every Friday (will be paid)
* Free Parking
* Enhanced workplace pension scheme
* Enhanced parental leave
* Employee Assistance Programme
* Unlimited access to 24/7 GP and wellbeing experts (Smart Health)
* Financial well-being scheme (Salary Finance)
* Employee Referral Scheme
* Long service awards
* Free Mental Health First Aid courses (M.H.F.A.)
* Life Assurance
* Cycle to work scheme
* Internal Training
* Company Events
* Employee benefits, discounts and perks (Rewards Gateway)
* Volunteer with a charity of your choice for a day each year
* Get the latest tech at the best price and spread the payments over your salary, interest-free (SmartTech)
Ready to Apply?
To apply for the role, or to find out more, please email juani.gomez@kentec.co.uk with a covering letter and a copy of your CV.
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