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.
You will work within a team to plan orders through the factory/cells in an organised manner working closely with others to maintain a good workflow, supporting the department where needed, this may be through admin tasks or assisting plan areas during busy periods.
Responsibilities
- Planning/Scheduling in new customer orders.
- Assisting keeping shop floor schedules up to date.
- Giving lead times on new orders.
- Assisting the department/factory with day-to-day admin work.
- Maintaining stock levels to meet customer requirements.
- Monitor Late customer orders and prioritise workload for the factory.
- Assisting other production planners on a day to day.
- Communicate large orders to the factory to aid in resource planning.
- Report and liaise with factory manager and operations department on late orders.
- Work alongside factory supervisors to maximise efficiency and output.
- Liaise with factory supervisors to ensure daily demands are met.
Skills, Experience and Person Specification
Applicants must have at least 2 years planning experience
- Must have a strong level of computer skills.
- Good knowledge on Microsoft office (Especially Excel)
- Ability to be organised
- Ability to work to tight deadlines with a high level of accuracy
- Must be reliable, conscientious, and hard working
- Ability to work as part of a team
- Strong independent working skill level
- Strong communication skills
- Flexible and willing to take on a variety of tasks
- Good analytical skills
Job Specifics
- Working hours: Monday-Thursday: 08:30-17:00, Friday: 08:30-16:00
- 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
- Get the latest tech at the best price and spread the payment over your salary, interest-free.