The successful candidate will be working closely with the test department's team members, providing knowledge, experience, motivation, support, and advice. They will be responsible for knowing the correct procedures for staff to follow and ensuring that they comply. Reviewing current test procedures regularly to keep them in line with the current company policies, servicing and maintaining equipment, and designing new equipment.,

Make sure employees training is up to date to carry out their job role and updating the training matrix.
Fault finding and carrying out repairs to manual test equipment.
Fault finding and carrying out simple repairs to the Automatic Test Equipment.
Identify issues, raise concerns, and plan corrective actions.
Suggesting and implementing improvements to existing Test Equipment.
Suggesting new equipment and methods required to aid testing of Company products.
Understand calibration and measurement techniques using oscilloscopes and other instrumentation.
Be proficient in the reading of circuit diagrams to enable fault finding to component level.
Read and understand component data sheets.
Follow documented policies and procedures as designated by the company.
Follow detailed instructions, processes, and procedures.
Maintain a clean and organized work area to facilitate manufacturing functions.
Health and Safety in the workplace.

Ability to follow instructions and diagrams.
Working to tight deadlines with a high level of accuracy.
Excellent communication and leadership skills.
Decision- making skills.
Working knowledge of test instrumentation (DMM, oscilloscope, variac, electronic load, etc.)
Computer literate.
Experience of working in a manufacturing environment
Ability to work as part of a team
Soldering experience preferred

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.

Working hours: Monday-Thursday: 08:00-16:30, Friday: 08:00-15:30
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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