Selective Soldering Operative

Selective Soldering Operative
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 full-time Selective Soldering Operator to work in our busy manufacturing & production area.
Responsibilities
Assembling components
Running and loading the Selective Soldering machine
Checking components
Reworking boards
Machine maintenance where applicable
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 Specification
Specifics
Working hours Monday to Thursday 14.00 – 22.00 with 30 minutes for lunch, Friday 13.00 – 20.00 with 30 minutes for lunch.
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)
Support for Loved Ones during difficult times (Everest)
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
est-free (SmartTech)

Employment type
Full-Time

Work arrangement
No