Skilled Print Shop Machine Operator

Print 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.

Responsibilities:

• Undertaking training relevant to their responsibilities
• Driving Daily Department Demands
• Work with supervisor and other team leads to manage and prioritize tasks to ensure customer demand and the production schedule are met.
• Use basic problem-solving skills to ensure stable operation of the work cell.
• Report problems or concerns with quality, processes, equipment, materials, and labour to line manager.
• Identify and support continuous improvement efforts with line manager.
• Participate as an active member of the production team and running the machine.
• Follow documented policies and procedures as designated by the company’s Quality System.
• Maintains a clean and organized work area to facilitate manufacturing functions.
• Complying with company procedures and health and safety rules
• Helping to eliminate delays in getting jobs out on time. And working in correct order.

Skills:

• Strong Communication skills
• Time Management
• Problem Solving Skills
• Conflict Resolution skills
• Good attention to detail
• Good computer skills
• 1 year printing experience (flatbed printer)
• Willingness to learn new skills

Job Specifics

• Working hours Monday to Thursday 2pm – 22:00pm and Friday 2pm – 20:-00pm with 30 minutes for lunch
• Leave one hour earlier than your contracted finish time every Friday (will be paid)
• 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.
• 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 (Smartech)