Skilled Selective Soldering Operative

Company: Hochiki Group
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Location: Dartford
Job Description:

Selective Soldering Operative

Kentec Electronics Ltd, with over 40 years as a global manufacturer of independent fire control panels, is headquartered in Dartford, Kent. The company is part of the Hochiki Corporation, a leading fire detection and life safety manufacturer. Kentec supplies control equipment to more than 90 countries worldwide and seeks a full‑time Selective Soldering Operator for its busy manufacturing and production area.

Responsibilities

  • Assembling components
  • Running and loading the selective soldering machine
  • Checking components
  • Reworking boards
  • Performing machine maintenance where applicable

Skills, Experience and Person Specification

  • Soldering experience is an advantage
  • Ability to follow instructions and diagrams
  • Delivering work to tight deadlines with a high level of accuracy
  • Reliability, conscientiousness and a strong work ethic
  • Good manual dexterity
  • Desirable manufacturing experience
  • Team‑working ability

Job Specification – Specifics

  • Working hours: Monday – Thursday 14:00 – 22:00 (30‑minute lunch break); Friday 13:00 – 20:00 (30‑minute lunch break)
  • 24 days holiday plus bank holidays, increasing with years of service
  • Employee Assistance Programme (Wisdom)
  • 24/7 GP and wellbeing experts (Metlife)
  • Support for loved ones during difficult times (Everest)
  • Financial wellbeing 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

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Posted: June 4th, 2026