Technical Officer - School of Engineering [ITE College Central]

ITE Institute of Technical Education; Singapore; On-site; SGD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

ITE Institute of Technical Education in Singapore is seeking a proactive Technical Officer to support the operation of laboratories, workshops, and college facilities. You will manage assets, inventory, procurement, and ensure safe, well-maintained training environments in line with policies and audits.

You will maintain equipment, perform servicing and repairs, handle stock control, and prepare training materials.

Qualifications

• Bachelor-level or diploma in engineering or related technical discipline.
• Experience in laboratory/workshop support environments is preferred.
• Experience with asset management, inventory control and procurement processes.
• Knowledge of lab/workshop safety practices and equipment maintenance is desirable.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) for reporting and documentation.

Responsibilities

• Support operation of laboratories, workshops and college facilities.
• Maintain assets, stores and inventory; tag and conduct regular checks.
• Procure equipment, tools, consumables and training materials; liaise with vendors.
• Maintain and prepare training materials and equipment for practical sessions and assessments.
• Ensure safety compliance and assist audits (ISO and others) and keep records up to date.
• Perform other operational or administrative duties as assigned.

Skills

Asset management

Inventory control

Procurement

Lab safety

MS Office

Documentation

Communication

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Independent work

Education

Engineering diploma or related technical qualification

Job description

[What the role is]As a Technical Officer (TO), you will support the effective operation of laboratories, workshops and college-level facilities within the School of 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 School of 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]• 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/workshop safety practices and equipment maintenance.• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel and PowerPoint) for documentation and reporting.• Good organisational skills with attention to detail.• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.• Good communication and coordination skills.• Willingness to learn and adapt to new systems or operational processes.