Experienced Sheet Metal Fabrication

Sheet Metal Worker

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.

We are looking for an experienced Sheet Metal Worker to join a busy manufacturing business in Dartford

Responsibilities

• General Sheet metal worker duties
• Working with aluminium, mild steel, and stainless steel
• Assembly work, including spot welding
• Grinding, deburring, and drilling
• Setting and operating Press Brake
• Supporting general workshop tasks as required

Skills, Experience and Person Specification

• Previous sheet metal work experience of 3 years
• Strong mechanical understanding and confidence working with metal materials
• Ability to read and work from basic engineering drawings
• CNC experience
• Good attention to detail

Job Specifics

• Working hours: Monday-Thursday: 08:00-16:30, Friday: 08:00-15:30 or Monday-Thursday: 6.00 - 14.30 - Friday 06.00 - 13.30
• 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

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