Trainee PCB Tester and Isnpector - Night shift
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Position Overview & Specifications
Job Role: Trainee PCB Tester - Night Shift
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 Trainee PCB Testers to work on our Night shift in our busy manufacturing & production area. You will work within a team to manufacture high quality products for our external customers.
Responsibilities
- Testing printed circuit boards by hand and machines
- Fault finding
- Maintain a safe and clean working environment for all employees and visitors.
- Maintain housekeeping/safety.
Skills, Experience and Person Specification
- Conversant with multi-meters would be an advantage.
- knowledge of scopes would be an advantage.
- Working to tight deadlines with a high level of accuracy.
- Must be reliable, conscientious and hard working.
- Experience of working in a manufacturing environment.
- Ability to work as part of a team.
- Full training will be provided.
Job Specifics
- Working hours 8am – 4.30pm while in training, after training 12-hour shift 4 nights a week 18:00 to 06:00 Monday - Thursday
- Free Parking
- 24 days holiday
- Workplace pension scheme
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Neyber financial well-being scheme
- Unlimited access to 24/7 GP and wellbeing experts (Smart Health)
- Financial well-being scheme (Salary Finance)
- Employee Referral Scheme and Long Service Awards
- Free Mental Health First Aid courses (M.H.F.A.)
- Life Assurance
- Cycle to work scheme.
- Internal Trainings
- Company Events
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Company events
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Free parking
- On-site parking
- Referral programme
- Sick pay
- Wellness programme
Schedule:
- 12 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
- Night shift
Supplemental pay types:
- Bonus scheme
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Dartford: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Work Location: One location
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Trainee PCB Tester and Isnpector - Night shift roles across Kentec Electronics Ltd's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £22,244 - £31,500 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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