Hochiki Group
Skilled Selective Soldering Operative
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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.
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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
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- 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 (SmartTech)
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