Trainee Paint Shop Operative

Paint Shop - 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.

The position will be based in the Paint shop Department, within a team of people who manufacture high quality products for our customers.

Responsibilities

- Operating paint machinery (rotating line)

- Setting paint machinery (Loading and unloading paint plant)

- Operating spray gun (only when needed - full time sprayer)

- Handling metal material

- Meeting specific departmental & company targets

- Checking and testing manufactured products

- Follow systems / procedures within the department, including Health & Safety regulations, Housekeeping, Work Instructions, 5S & Quality

Skills, Experience & Person Specification

- Computer literate & basic mathematics

- 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 for masking products prior to powder coating

- Full training will be given

Job Specification

- Hours are 08:00 – 16:30 Monday to Thursday, 08:00 – 15.30 Friday,

- Free Parking

- Enhanced workplace pension scheme

- Enhanced parental leave

- Employee Assistance Programme

- Unlimited access to 24/7 GP and wellbeing experts (Smart Health)

- Financial well-being scheme (Salary Finance)

- Employee Referral Scheme

- Long service awards

- Free Mental Health First Aid courses (M.H.F.A.)

- Life Assurance

- Cycle to work scheme

- Company sick pay

- Internal Training

- Company Events

- Employee benefits, discounts and perks (Rewards Gateway)

- Volunteer with a charity of your choice for a day each year

- Get the latest tech at the best price and spread the payments over your salary, interest-free (SmartTech)