Graduate/Entry Level Technical Author

Allscreens Nationwide Ltd; Stokesley; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave

Birthday holiday

Health plan

EAP

Life insurance

Early finish Fridays

Free parking

Job summary

Analox, a global leader in gas sensing, is seeking a Technical Documentation Specialist to support the preparation, maintenance and control of technical publications. You will collaborate with subject-matter experts, structure and format documents to our standards, and produce illustrations as needed.

As capability grows, you will assist with ILS artefacts and Through Life Support data, while upholding safety, teamwork and a commitment to quality.

Qualifications

• Support preparation, maintenance and control of technical documentation.
• Collaborate with subject-matter experts to gather and clarify information.
• Produce and maintain illustrations and document graphics where required.
• Structure and format documentation in line with company standards and templates.
• Assist with Through Life Support data and related artefacts as capability grows.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and update technical manuals and other customer-facing technical publications.
• Produce first drafts, incorporate changes and proofread documentation for accuracy, clarity and consistency.
• Structure and format documentation in line with company standards and templates.
• Produce and maintain supporting illustrations and document graphics where required.
• Work with subject-matter experts across the business to gather and clarify technical information.
• Create and maintain documentation within the company’s document-management system, supporting document review, revision and release activities.
• Support improvements to documentation templates, workflows and practices.
• As capability develops, support selected ILS artefacts and Through Life Support data.

Skills

Technical writing

Documentation management

Editing & proofreading

Illustration & graphics

Tools

Document management system

Job description

Analox is a well established global leader in the research, development and manufacturing of complex gas sensing products and systems. Our equipment is used across a diverse range of markets and applications such as submarines, space, beverage and deep sea diving. We have 115 people. Analox operates from a purpose built 15,000 sq ft factory and offices in Stokesley Business Park, North Yorkshire, and from a remotely based sales and sales support team as well as a distribution centre in Houston, Texas

Analox is known for its positive and supportive work environment that values teamwork, innovation, and collaboration. We are a world leading provider of gas monitoring solutions, providing employees with an opportunity to work on cutting-edge technology in ever-changing environments and make an impact in growing industries.

Analox is proud to have achieved Net Zero in our manufacturing operations, with all the energy required to make our products sourced from renewable means: our on-site solar panels generate more power than we consume (with surplus exported back to the National Grid), and any shortfall is covered by imported electricity from the National Grid, purchased exclusively from certified renewable sources at a premium to guarantee sustainability.

We truly believe that our people are what makes Analox great. We invest heavily in employee training and development and provide opportunities for career advancement, helping team members to excel and thrive in their chosen path.

Analox has a diverse and talented team of employees who work together to drive success, providing a dynamic and collaborative work environment, if you would like to be a part of this please look at our current vacancies below.

Overall Purpose of the Role

To support the preparation, maintenance and control of clear, accurate and consistent technical documentation.

The role will build capability and resilience within the Technical Documentation function through structured training, supervised authoring and knowledge transfer. As experience and competence develop, the postholder will also support selected Integrated Logistics Support (ILS) artefacts, records and associated project information.

Main Responsibilities

• Prepare and update technical manualsand other customer-facing technical publications.
• Produce first drafts, incorporate agreed changes and proofread documentation for accuracy,clarityand consistency.
• Structure and format documentation in line with company standards and templates.
• Produce andmaintainsupporting illustrations and document graphics whererequired.
• Work with subject-matter experts across the business to gather and clarify technical information.
• Create andmaintaindocumentation within the company’s document-management system, supporting document review,revisionand release activities.
• Support improvements to documentation templates,workflowsand working practices.
• As capability develops, support selected ILS artefacts, projectrecordsand the maintenance of relevant Through Life Support data and registers.

The job description is not intended to be exhaustive, and it is likely that duties may be altered from time to time in the light of changing circumstances and after consultation with the post holder.

All staff are expected to actively participate in annual reviews and set objectives/goals in conjunction with their manager.

Performance will be monitored against set objectives/goals.

Health and Safety

Proactively promote a culture of safety by taking ownership and encouraging others to do the same. Lead by example by consistently adhering to and championing safety practices and policies. Support 5S initiatives and maintain high housekeeping standards.

Participate in safety audits, incident investigations, and root cause analyses as needed to ensure a safe and organized work

Equality and Diversity

Analox are committed to an Equal Opportunities Policy which affirms that all staff should be afforded equality of treatment and opportunity in employment irrespective of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation. All staff are required to observe this policy in their behaviour to their behaviour to other employees and service users.

Analox Values

At Analox, our values, Teamwork, Commitment to Excellence, Customer Focus, Pride, Integrity, and Boldness, are at the heart of everything we do, guiding how we work together, innovate, and serve our customers.

If you have a disability and have any special requirements that impact on your ability to meet any of the essential criteria please contact a member of the HR team.

Please note - we do not offer sponsorship or working visas.

Company Benefits

• 32 day’s annual leave (increasing to 37 with service) including 8 public holidays - plus a holiday purchasing scheme
• Birthday holiday
• Christmas Eve holiday
• Health Care Cash Plan
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) and GP24 Service
• Group Life Insurance
• Enhanced sick leave (after probationary period)
• Enhanced Maternitypay
• Enhanced paternity leave
• Early finish on Fridays
• CPD support and annual subscription toappropriate bodycovered
• Free parking

Please download the job spec for full details.