Wave Soldering Machine Operator

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.

The position will be based in the PCB Department, within a team of people who manufacture high quality products for our customers. The role will be operating our wave solder machine, to ensure that the high-quality products are being manufactured at the level we require.

• Running and loading the Wave Soldering machine
• Machine maintenance where applicable

• Ability to work as part of a team
• Working to tight deadlines with a high level of accuracy
• Experience using similar machinery preferable
• Understanding mechanical drawings/ artwork preferable
• Full training will be given

1 Years of soldering experience is required for this position, Full training on the machine will be provided

• Hours are 08:00-16:30 (training will be provided from 8 am till 16.30)
• Leave one hour earlier than your contracted finish time every Friday (will be paid)
• 24 days holiday, in addition to bank holidays, increasing with the years of service.
• Employee Assistance Programme (Life Works)
• Unlimited access to 24/7 GP and wellbeing experts (Smart Health)
• 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

To apply for the role, or to find out more, please email  with a covering letter and a copy of your CV.