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Experienced Sheet Metal Fabrication
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Experienced Sheet Metal Fabrication
Sheet Metal Worker – Kentec Electronics Ltd, Dartford
Kentec Electronics Ltd, over the past 40 years, has expanded into a major worldwide manufacturer of independent fire control panels. Renowned for top-quality products, outstanding service, and exceptional support, the Kentec brand has become synonymous with excellence.
Headquartered in Dartford, Kent, Kentec is a global leader, supplying fire control equipment to over 90 countries in multiple languages. As part of the Hochiki Corporation—a leading fire detection and life safety manufacturer with over 100 years of history—Kentec has strengthened its position through decades of innovation, quality, and reliability, driven by shared values and collaboration.
We are seeking an experienced Sheet Metal Worker to join our busy manufacturing team in Dartford.
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Responsibilities
General Sheet Metal Worker Duties
- Working with aluminium, mild steel, and stainless steel
- Assembly work, including spot welding
- Grinding, deburring, and drilling
- Operating and setting Press Brake
- Supporting general workshop tasks as required
Skills, Experience & Person Specification
- 3+ years of previous sheet metal work experience
- Strong mechanical skills and confidence working with metal materials
- Ability to read and work from basic engineering drawings
- CNC experience (preferred)
- Good attention to detail
Job Specifics
Working Hours
- Option 1: Monday–Thursday (08:00–16:30), Friday (08:00–15:30)
- Option 2: Monday–Thursday (06:00–14:30), Friday (06:00–13:30)
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Benefits & Perks
- 24+ paid holiday days (increasing with years of service)
- Employee Assistance Programme (Wisdom)
- Unlimited access to 24/7 GP and wellbeing experts (Metlife)
- Support for Loved Ones (Everest scheme)
- Financial well-being scheme (Salary Finance)
- Employee Referral Scheme
- Enhanced workplace pension & parental leave
- Free Mental Health First Aid (M.H.F.A.) training
- Life Assurance
- Cycle-to-work scheme
- Internal training & company events
- Long Service Awards
- Employee benefits, discounts & perks (Kencheck)
- One day of volunteer work in your chosen charity annually
- Salary-based free interest tech finance (latest products at reduced rates)
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