About this role
[What the role is]
As a Technical Officer (TO), you will support the effective operation of laboratories, workshops and college-level facilities within the Electrical Engineering discipline. You will be responsible for asset and inventory management, procurement, and the maintenance and operation of labs and workshops to ensure a safe, well-maintained and operational training environment in accordance with institutional policies and audit requirements.
[What you will be working on]
- Manage and maintain electrical engineering laboratories and workshops, including equipment, tools and training systems.
- Carry out maintenance, servicing and repairs of laboratory and workshop equipment, and 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 laboratory and workshop training materials and equipment.
- 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 related to maintenance, inventory, procurement and safety.
- Support internal and external audits (e.g. ISO and other audit exercises) by ensuring facilities and records are audit-ready.
- Maintain and upkeep college-level facilities related to laboratories and workshops.
- Perform any other operational or administrative duties as assigned.
[What we are looking for]
- 1. Suitable credentials in Electrical Engineering or related technical disciplines.
- 2. Relevant experience in laboratory, workshop or technical support environments.
- 3. Experience in asset management, inventory control and procurement processes.
- 4. Knowledge of laboratory/workshop safety practices and equipment maintenance.
- 5. Proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel and PowerPoint) for documentation and reporting.
- 6. Good organisational skills with attention to detail.
- 7. Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- 8. Good communication and coordination skills.
- 9. Willingness to learn and adapt to new systems or operational processes.