PCB Tester

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 to recruit a PCB Tester to work in our busy manufacturing & production area. A PCB Tester is responsible for ensuring the quality, functionality, and reliability of printed circuit boards(PCBs) before they are integrated into final products. This role involves conducting various electrical and functional tests to identify faults, defects, or performance issues, ensuring compliance with design specifications and industry standards.

You will work within a team to manufacture high quality products for our external customers.

• Testing printed circuit boards by hand and machines
• Fault finding
• Maintain a safe and clean working environment for all employees and visitors

• At least 1 year experience with the below equipment is required:
  o Digital Multimeter
  o Automated test Equipment
  o Oscilloscopes
  o Power supplies
  o IC/JTag Programmers
• Soldering experience
• 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.

• Working hours:
  
  Monday-Thursday: 06:00-14:30, 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)
• 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
• Get the latest tech at the best price and spread the payment over your salary, interest-free.

To apply for the role, or to find out more, please email  with a covering letter and a copy of your CV.