Trainee Amada operator

Kentec Electronics Ltd

Trainee Amada Machine Operator

Established over 35 years ago, Kentec Electronics Ltd. has evolved into one of the world’s leading independent fire control panel manufacturers. Over the years the Kentec name has become synonymous with World class product, great service and excellent support. Based in Dartford, Kent, Kentec is a truly global supplier, exporting control equipment to over 90 countries Worldwide, and in many different languages.

We are looking to recruit a full-time machine operator for our Amada Punch Machine to work in our busy manufacturing & production area.

Responsibilities

· Operating Amada machine

· Handling sheet metal

· Checking and testing product

· Finishing product

Skills, Experience and Person Specification

· Experience of using similar machinery is desirable

· Ability to follow instructions and diagrams

· Working to tight deadlines with a high level of accuracy

· Must be reliable, conscientious and hard working

· Experience of working in a manufacturing environment is desirable

· Ability to work as part of a team

Job Specifics

· This position is a late shift 14.00 – 22.00 with 30 minutes for lunch (7.5 hours) Training will be on a day shift 08:00 – 16:30.

· Leave one hour earlier than your contracted finish time every Friday (will be paid)

· A shift premium will be paid in addition to the base rate (once role moves to shifts)

· 24 days holiday

· Workplace pension scheme

· Employee Assistance Programme (LifeWorks)

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

· Financial well-being scheme (Salary Finance)

· Employee Referral Scheme

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

· Life Assurance

· Cycle to work scheme

· Internal Trainings

· Company Events

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• Canteen
• Casual dress
• Company events
• Cycle to work scheme
• Enhanced maternity leave
• Enhanced paternity leave
• Financial planning services
• Free parking
• On-site parking
• Referral programme
• Sick pay

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Flexitime
• Holidays
• Monday to Friday
• Overtime

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus scheme

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Dartford, DA1 1JQ: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location: In person