Established 40 years ago, Kentec Electronics Ltd. has evolved into one of the world’s leading independent fire control panel manufacturers. Over the years the Kentec name has become synonymous with World class product, great service, and excellent support. Based in Dartford, Kent, Kentec is a truly global supplier, exporting control equipment to over 90 countries Worldwide, and in many different 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. Responsibilities · Assembling components · Soldering where necessary · Checking components · Reworking boards Skills, Experience and Person Specification Soldering experience would be an advantage · Ability to follow instructions and diagrams · Working to tight deadlines with a high level of accuracy · Must be reliable, conscientious and hard working · Good manual dexterity · Experience of working in a manufacturing environment is desirable · Ability to work as part of a team Job Specifics · Working hours Monday to Thursday 08:00 - 16:30 and Friday 08:00 - 15:30 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)