Technical Author

Lionbridge Technologies; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Technical Author, where you'll create and enhance technical documentation for armoured land vehicles. This role emphasizes delivering high-quality publications and driving a culture of excellence. Collaborate with talented teams to ensure compliance with industry standards and foster continuous improvement. If you have a strong background in technical authoring and a passion for precision, this is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in technical authoring within engineering.
• Proven ability to create Army Equipment Support Publications.

Responsibilities

• Author accurate technical documentation following guidelines.
• Work with Tech Lead to meet project milestones and manage risks.

Skills

Technical Authoring

Technical Documentation

Project Management

Risk Management

Process Improvement

Microsoft Office Suite

Communication Skills

Education

Engineering Background

DBS Level Clearance

Job description

We are looking for an experienced Technical Author to work on some exciting opportunities in technical documentation, delivering the full suite of technical publications for armoured land vehicles. As an accountable Technical Author, you will create and amend technical content and drive a culture of excellence and continuous improvement. Be part of our team, delivering right-first-time documents, ensuring top-quality solutions and exceeding customer expectations.

Please note this role is a 6 month contract. The end is projected in October 2025.

What You Will Do

1. Creation: Author accurate technical documentation, following guidelines and best practices to deliver high quality product.
2. Definition: Assess tasks, resolve queries and ensure robust source data ready for work initiation.
3. Schedule Management: Work with the Tech Lead and Project Manager to meet project milestones.
4. Risk Management: Identify, communicate and address project risks promptly.
5. Compliance: Ensure adherence to industry standards, customer specifications, and Lionbridge authoring processes.
6. Culture: Foster a "right-first-time" ethos, driving excellence in the team.
7. Process Improvement: Drive continuous improvements in simplification, processes, and efficiency.
8. Collaboration: Work closely with the Production Team and Training Manager to enhance performance.

To Be Successful You Will Have

• UK nationality and DBS level clearance or no known reason why clearance may not be granted, this project requires it.
• Extensive technical authoring competence gained in a technical documentation environment within engineering.
• Proven experience in creating and compiling Army Equipment Support Publications (AESP), demonstrating an understanding of DefStan 601 Pt4.
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office suite.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including strong English language capability.
• Familiarity with heavy armour, including armoured land vehicles, with an ability to understand and document complex mechanical systems and components.