Technicians III (Automotive, Hospitality, Mechanical Production, Medical Engineering, Pharmaceutical)

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County: Nairobi
Sub-county: Kabete
Role: Laboratory technician
Category: Administration
Employment: Contract
Deadline: 1 Dec 2026

About the job

Kabete National Polytechnic is recruiting Technicians III on contract in five areas: Automotive, Hospitality, Mechanical Engineering (Production), Medical Engineering and Pharmaceutical. Technicians support trainers and trainees in practical workshop and laboratory sessions, keep tools, equipment and consumables in order, run preventive maintenance, enforce safety rules and help prepare specifications for new equipment. Kabete National Polytechnic is a public technical training institution in Nairobi under the State Department for TVET.

Key responsibilities

Support trainers and trainees during practical sessions
Manage workshop or lab tools, equipment and consumables
Keep inventory, maintenance and issue records
Plan and carry out preventive maintenance
Enforce health and safety standards and report hazards
Prepare requisitions and technical specifications

Qualifications

Diploma in the relevant field (for example Automotive Engineering) from a recognised institution
At least 3 years of experience in a comparable role
Safe use of tools and equipment
Good teamwork and communication

How to apply

Send a cover letter, a detailed CV and copies of your national ID, academic and professional certificates and transcripts by post or email, quoting the advert number. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Applications must arrive by 5:00 pm on 1 December 2026. State the technician area you are applying for.

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