Trainee Assembly operator – Wave Solder
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 position will be based in the PCB Department, within a team of people who manufacture high quality products for our customers. The role will be operating our wave solder machine, to ensure that the high-quality products are being manufactured at the level we require.
Responsabilities:
* Operating Machinery
* Setting Machinery
* Maintaining MAchinery
* Handdling PCB's
* Meeting specific departmental and company target
* Inspecting and finishing product prior before passing to next process
* Follow systems / procedures within the department, including Health & Safety regulations, Housekeeping, Work Instructions, 5S & Quality.
Skills, Experience & Person Specification
* Computer literate & basic mathematics
* Ability to work as part of a team.
* Working to tight deadlines with a high level of accuracy
* Experience using similar machinery preferable.
* Understanding mechanical drawings / artwork preferable
* Full training will be given.
Job Benefits:
* Hours are 14:00-22:00 (training will be provided from 8am till
* 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.
* Employee Assistance Programme (Metlife)
* Unlimited access to 24/7 GP and wellbeing
* 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.