Technical Writer

Martin-Baker Aircraft Co Ltd; Denham Green; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking aerospace company dedicated to saving lives. As a Technical Writer, you'll create and update essential technical documents, ensuring compliance with industry standards. This role offers a unique opportunity to work alongside experts in the field, enhancing your skills in a supportive environment. You'll play a crucial role in communicating technical information effectively, contributing to the safety of aircrew worldwide. If you're passionate about engineering and want to make a difference, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

9% Non-Contributory Pension Scheme

4x Salary Life Assurance

Personalised Training and Development Plan

Healthcare Plan

25 Days Annual Leave Plus Bank Holidays

Opportunity to Purchase Additional Annual Leave

Occupational Health Team

Workplace Nursery Benefit

Discounts Platform

Cycle to Work Scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in technical writing in Aerospace or Defence is preferable.
• Knowledge of mechanical engineering, materials, and processes in Aerospace.

Responsibilities

• Produce and update technical documents according to engineering standards.
• Research technical requirements and liaise with stakeholders for data collection.

Skills

Technical Writing

3D CAD Software

Mechanical Engineering Knowledge

Effective Communication

Attention to Detail

Education

Mechanical Engineering Advanced Vocational Qualification (ONC/HNC/NVQ)

Job description

Why work for Martin-Baker

A career in aerospace with a British engineering firm that is saving lives worldwide. When you work at Martin-Baker, you’re providing aircrew with a means of escape in an emergency.

What You’ll Be Doing

Martin-Baker is the world’s leading manufacturer of ejection seats, helping to protect aircrew flying in the most advanced military aircraft. Our mission is simple - to save aircrew lives.

Join us on this mission as a Technical Writer working within our Materials and Processes team.

This is an exciting opportunity where you will gain a great understanding of our products and you will be producing and updating technical documents in accordance with Martin-Baker engineering procedures and quality standards, as well as Millitary, Civil, Federal and other related standards and laws.

These documents shall include, but are not limited to, Process, Fabric and Material Specifications, change documentation and other related documents.

You will be researching technical requirements for publications of technical work instructions referencing engineering drawings, CAD models, production standards, processes, industry Specifications, maintenance manuals and other, to collect information and identify best practises as well as liaising with stake holders both internal (e.g. other department such as Production or Engineering) and external (i.e. suppliers) to verify and collect data regarding specifications updates.

The engineering you’ll be delivering to customers is world leading, and it saves lives. We want to learn from you. You’ll help us listen to customers; you’ll help them understand how they can best support our product, and you’ll be an expert voice who represents our business.

We’re a Company that saves lives. Join us.

Characteristics & Skills

• Know how to listen and communicate effectively with others.
• Experience in a technical writing role preferable within an Aerospace, Defence or similar engineering environment.
• 3D CAD software for model and drawing generation
• Knowledge and application of mechanical engineering, materials and processes widely used within the Aerospace and Defence sector.
• Committed to the highest standards.
• Have an eye for detail and getting things right.
• Share and demonstrate the Martin-Baker Values.
• Highly developed skill in applying the English Language, including Simplified English.
• Experience in reading engineering drawings
  
  

Education & Qualifications

• Mechanical Engineering Advanced Vocational Qualification (ONC/HNC/NVQ)
  
  

At Martin-Baker you’ll have the opportunity to work alongside experts who will help you to obtain a wide understanding of an engineering business, and you’ll develop new skills and gain a strong industry experience.

Your Benefits In Detail

• Highly competitive 9% non-contributory pension scheme (18+)
• 4x salary Life Assurance (18+)
• Personalised training and development plan
• Healthcare Plan
• 25-days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Opportunity to purchase additional annual leave
• Occupational Health team
• Workplace Nursery Benefit
• Martin Baker + (Discounts platform)
• Cycle to work scheme
  
  

We believe in equal opportunity. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone is respected. We want you to be able to do your best work.

All candidates will be treated equally and fairly, regardless of their background, or any characteristic protected by law. Candidates will be selected entirely on their skills and competencies and in alignment with each role’s specifications and / or requirements. All published adverts will be aligned with the Company’s Diversity and Inclusion commitment.

For all successful candidates, Martin-Baker will undertake background security checks. As part of this, we will need to confirm your identity, employment history and address history to cover the past five years as well as your nationality, immigration status and criminal record. For positions that require Security Clearance, the successful candidate must hold or be willing to obtain security clearance up to the relevant level for the role.

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