Technical Author

Advantage Resourcing UK Ltd; Stevenage; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defence organisation is looking for a Technical Author for a 12-month contract, primarily working remotely with occasional office days in Stevenage. The role involves creating technical documentation in SGML and XML, ensuring compliance with MoD standards. Candidates should have experience with technical documentation, strong communication skills, and the ability to manage multiple projects. This position requires HND/HNC or equivalent in engineering. Competitive rate of £43.00 per hour, IR35 compliant.

Qualifications

• Experience in producing technical documentation.
• Knowledge of SGML editing software.
• Ability to support multiple projects simultaneously.

Responsibilities

• Write technical documentation in SGML, XML, and traditional formats.
• Enable safe operation and repair of the equipment.
• Work through the product lifecycle of design and support.

Skills

Production of technical documentation

Knowledge of MoD publication standards

Ability to communicate effectively

Ability to work independently

Writing ability for complex work

Education

HND/HNC or equivalent in engineering

Qualification in Electrical or Mechanical engineering

Tools

Arbortext Epic

Framemaker

Job description

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.