Technical Officer - School of Engineering

About the role

ITE College Central is hiring a Technical Officer for its School of Engineering. The officer supports the operation of laboratories, workshops and college-level facilities, keeping them safe, well maintained and operational in line with institutional policies and audit requirements.

Key responsibilities

• Manage and maintain engineering laboratories and workshops, including equipment, tools and training systems, and carry out maintenance, servicing and repairs.
• Ensure proper housekeeping of facilities.
• Manage assets, stores and inventory, including asset tagging, stock control and regular inventory checks.
• Handle procurement of equipment, tools, consumables and training materials, including sourcing quotations and liaising with vendors.
• Prepare, issue and maintain training materials and equipment, and support the setup and operational readiness of labs and workshops for practical training and assessments.
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations, institutional procedures and equipment handling requirements.
• Maintain documentation and records on maintenance, inventory, procurement and safety, and support internal and external audits such as ISO.
• Perform other operational or administrative duties as assigned.

Required profile

• Suitable credentials in Engineering or related technical disciplines.
• Relevant experience in laboratory, workshop or technical support environments.
• Experience in asset management, inventory control and procurement processes.
• Knowledge of laboratory and workshop safety practices and equipment maintenance.
• Good organisational skills with attention to detail, and ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Willingness to learn and adapt to new systems or processes.

Required skills

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and PowerPoint) for documentation and reporting.
• Good communication and coordination skills.