Technical Author

Job Reference: BH-78679

Posted by: Carl Delaney

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Industry: Aerospace
Stevenage, UK
£43 – £43 per Hour

Description of role:

World Class Defence Organisation is currently looking to recruit a Technical Author subcontractor on an initial 12 month contract.  The role will be predominately working remotely from home.
 
Rate: £43.00 per hour
Overtime Rate: Hours worked over the standard 37 hours per week, will be paid at ‘time and a quarter’
Location: Stevenage
Hybrid / Remote working: The role will be 2 or 4 days per month in the office and the rest remote.  (some flexibility on this may be needed).
Duration: 12 Months with very likely extension. Contracts are often ongoing and long-term thereafter. 
IR35 status: Inside IR35 (Umbrella)
Interview process: 2 Stage interview process. Initial Virtual or onsite – 2hrs. Author Test & meet the team – onsite for successful candidates.
 
Technical Author Job Description:
  • To write technical documentation in Standard Generalised Mark-up Language (SGML), Extensible Mark-up Language (XML) and traditional formats for the Company’s products in accordance with individual contractual requirements
  • To enable safe and effective operation and repair of the equipment.
  • The role covers the whole product lifecycle through design, development and in-service support.
 
Skillset/experience required:
  • Experienced in the production of technical documentation with a detailed knowledge of MoD publication standards ASD S1000D and AESP.
  • Ideally qualified to HND/HNC or equivalent level in an engineering related subject or ex forces senior technician.
  • Knowledge of SGML editing software (Arbortext Epic), Common Source Data Bases (CSDB for S1000D) and Desktop Publishing systems.
  • Ability to communicate effectively with ILS Managers and Design Engineers.
  • Ability to work independently, taking ownership for packages of work in terms of scheduling and status reporting in order to meet Company and Customer expectations.
  • Demonstrate a writing ability for new, complex and original work.
  • Able to support more than one project at a time.
 
Additional info;
  • S1000D Compliance & experience. Working in Data Module Format.
  • Use of STE.
  • Experience with Abortext Editor, Framemaker authoring software’s or other XML/SGML editing software.
  • Effective communicator as role is dual remote and onsite working. The role also interacts with multiple engineering depts. – ILS, LSA, Commercial etc.
  • A qualification in Electrical or Mechanical engineering demonstrated with few years of experience. HNC/HND. Degree Level is also acceptable but not a requirement.
  • Experience in end-to-end amendment/production of Technical Documentation to Operate and Maintain equipment.
  • Experience in a Maintenance or problem/fault finding and correction is a bonus but not essential.

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