Technical Author

Sonovision UK - Ortec Group; Letchworth; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering support firm in the UK is seeking a Technical Author to develop and maintain technical documentation that meets industry standards. You'll work with engineers and project managers to create clear, accurate manuals and instructions. Essential qualifications include experience in technical writing, S1000D, and strong communication skills. This role requires compliance with security vetting. Join a team that values clarity and precision in technical communication!.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Technical Author in related industries.
• Strong understanding of engineering principles and technical drawings.
• Ability to communicate complex data clearly.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain technical documentation for engineering products.
• Ensure compliance with industry regulations and standards.
• Translate complex concepts into user-friendly instructions.

Skills

Technical writing

S1000D

Simplified Technical English

Document management systems

Communication skills

Education

Degree or HNC / HND in Engineering or Technical Communication

Tools

Arbortext Editor

Adobe FrameMaker

MS Word

Job description

Sonovision UK is a leading provider of Engineering Support Services to clients. Our experts help our clients in the Energy, Aerospace, Military and Commercial Sectors achieve time-to-market objectives and cost goals.

The Technical Author will be responsible for developing and maintaining clear, accurate, and compliant technical documentation to support engineering products, systems, and processes. Working closely with design engineers, project managers, and subject matter experts (SMEs), the Technical Author ensures that manuals, instructions, and supporting documents meet both customer needs and industry standards.

The role

• Research, plan, and produce high-quality S1000D / Simplified Technical English (STE) compliant Data Modules, including:
  • Descriptive
  • Procedural
  • Operation
  • Maintenance
  • Illustrated Parts Data (IPD)
• Work closely with engineering teams to obtain and validate technical information.
• Translate complex engineering concepts into clear, user-friendly instructions for operators, technicians, and customers.
• Ensure documentation complies with relevant industry regulations and standards.
• Manage document version control in line with product life cycles and engineering change processes.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of documentation practices, ensuring efficiency and standardisation.

Please note candidates must successfully undergo UK Security Vetting before they can be appointed.

The level of security needed is Security Check (SC).

To be considered for this opportunity

Essential

• Previous experience as a Technical Author, ideally within defence, engineering, manufacturing, industrial equipment, or related industries.
• Experience in using S1000D and Simplified Technical English.
• Strong understanding of engineering principles, terminology, and technical drawings.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Ability to interpret and simplify technical data for varied audiences.
• Proficiency in authoring tools (e.g. Arbortext Editor, Adobe FrameMaker, MS Word)
• Knowledge of document management systems and version control practices.

Desirable

• Degree or HNC / HND in Engineering, Technical Communication, or a related field.
• Experience working within an engineering project environment (e.g., defence, aerospace, automotive, manufacturing, energy or oil & gas).
• Current SC Clearance an advantage

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