Technical Author

Allan Webb Ltd; Yeovil; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering consultancy is seeking a Technical Author in Yeovil. The role involves creating and maintaining crucial technical documents, requiring knowledge of aviation standards and tools. The ideal candidate has an HNC or equivalent, excellent interpersonal skills, and can work under pressure. Benefits include hybrid work arrangements, a generous leave policy, and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Agile remote working arrangements

Investment in professional qualifications

Mentoring and coaching programmes

Electric car scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Employee Referral Bonus

33 days annual leave

Payment for Professional Membership

Qualifications

• Experience in creating, editing and maintaining technical documents.
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
• Commitment to quality control of documentation.

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain technical documentation.
• Ensure quality control in accordance with authoring specifications.
• Support verification and validation of technical documentation.

Skills

Detailed knowledge of Supportability and Air Publication specifications

Good working knowledge of Simplified Technical English

Knowledge of technical authoring and production tools

Ability to interpret engineering drawings

Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office

Excellent inter-personal skills

Ability to work to changing deadlines under pressure

Flexibility to work under your own initiative

Education

HNC level in aviation related subject or equivalent

Recognised engineering apprenticeship

Tools

Framemaker

EAGLE

Eagle Publishing System (EPS)

CAPS2000

Enovia

Catia

Job description

Are you an experienced Technical Author looking for an exciting new opportunity as part of Allan Webbs Technical Publications Department?

Salary £42,000 to £43,000 + great Benefits Package & company culture. Hybrid working model based out of our Yeovil Office.

What will the role involve?

As a sector specialist you will have experience in creating, editing and maintain technical documents, including Component Maintenance Manuals (CMM), Service Bulletins, Aircraft Maintenance Manuals (AMM) and Illustrated Parts Catalogues (IPC) to meet the agreed requirements. Taking ownership for activities under your control are undertaken in accordance with the requirements set out in the GP Strategies, Technical Publications, Health and Safety Manual.

• Populate illustrated Parts Data in EAGLE.
• Produce technical documentation to the required quality and Specifications.
• Produce Technical documents as required in a timely manner.
• Ensure quality control of documentation in accordance with applicable technical authoring specifications and standards.
• Maintain records and files of all versions and revisions in conjunction with document control.
• Support the technical verification and validation of technical documentation.
• Carry out assessments of future work as detailed by the platform lead.
• Support the timely delivery of the agreed updates/creation of Publications and IPS technical data to meet the requirements of all stakeholders.
• Production of Technical information to the correct standard within the timeframe allocated by the statement of work.
• Reporting to the relevant Platform Lead author but also involved in direct working relationships with the other platform authors.

Who are we looking for?

We are seeking a motivated and highly experienced candidate with HNC level or equivalent in a relevant aviation related subject. Alternatively, to have completed a recognised engineering apprenticeship followed by a period of employment in all aspects of aircraft maintenance and overhaul, sufficient to gain the necessary practical experience for the job role.

• Detailed knowledge of Supportability and Air Publication specifications e.g. ASD S1000D (Issue 2.1 and 2.2), Def-Stan 00-60, S2000M, ATA2-02-90 etc.
• A good working knowledge of Simplified Technical English (ASD-STE-100).
• Knowledge of technical authoring and production tools e.g. Framemaker, EAGLE, Eagle Publishing System (EPS) and CAPS2000.
• Have the ability to interpret engineering drawings and use Enovia and Catia.
• Good working knowledge of the Microsoft Office programmes.
• Excellent inter-personal skills.
• Have ability to work to changing deadlines under pressure.
• A knowledge of Merlin or Wildcat aircraft preferred but not essential.
• Flexibility to work under your own initiative as well as part of a dynamic Team.

What Allan Webb can offer:

• We also promote Self-development, learning from experienced team members.
• This role will also allow you to be part of a dedicated Team & contribute to Team decisions.
• Our comprehensive benefits package that includes:
• Agile – Remote working arrangements
• Investment in professional qualifications and training
• Mentoring and coaching programmes
• Inclusive and supportive work environment
• Active ED&I networks and initiatives
• Electric car scheme
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Access to Perkbox (providing over 9,000 rewards and benefits)
• Employee Referral Bonus [£1,000 following probation]
• 33 days annual leave (inc. Bank Holidays)
• Option to purchase additional annual leave.
• Payment for Professional Membership

More about Allan Webb

At Allan Webb Ltd, we are a leading engineering consultancy with over 60 years of experience delivering asset optimisation services to clients across the defence, government, energy, pharmaceutical, and aerospace sectors, both in the UK and internationally.

We’re committed to conducting all our activities ethically, with a strong focus on human rights, sustainability, and social responsibility. Our Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) policy reflects this commitment, ensuring we operate in a way that positively impacts both society and the environment.

We truly champion agile working, believing that flexibility and wellbeing empower our people to perform at their best. What’s more, we are proud supporters of the Armed Forces community, and we foster an inclusive, innovative workplace where individuals and teams can thrive.

Additional Information

Please note, you will require to hold British citizenship and the right to work in the UK. The successful candidate will also need to hold SC level security clearance.

Allan Webb Ltd are equal opportunities employers, value diversity and are strongly committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all employees and all applicants for employment. Equal opportunities are the only acceptable way to conduct business, and we believe that the more inclusive our environments are, the better our work will be.