Technical Author-Aerospace-Buckinghamshire UK

Strongfield; England; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading Aerospace company as a Technical Author, crucial for creating technical publications and ensuring safety-critical product standards. This permanent role in Greater London offers a range of competitive benefits and professional growth opportunities, working alongside industry experts.

Benefits

Generous pension scheme

4x salary Life Assurance

Healthcare plan

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Personalized training and development plan

Occupational Health team

Workplace Nursery Benefit

Cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in aerospace engineering, preferably in a military context.
• Practical experience in mechanical engineering and technical authorship.

Responsibilities

• Write and research technical publications using engineering drawings.
• Identify and resolve technical issues by liaising with relevant departments.
• Proofread documents to meet quality standards and task deadlines.

Skills

Listening skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Proficiency in Simplified English

Education

City & Guilds 5360 Part 1 & 2

Tools

FrameMaker

SGML

XML

DITA

Job description

Technical Author

Location: Greater London, UK

Position: Permanent Hire

We are looking for an experienced Aerospace or Defence sector Technical Author to join a leading Aerospace Company in the Greater London area. You will be crucial in creating technical publications, acceptance test procedures, and build plans for our world-leading, safety-critical products.

What You’ll Do:

• Write and research technical publications using engineering drawings, CAD models, and production standards.
• Identify and resolve technical issues by liaising with relevant departments.
• Define and specify illustration requirements to meet industry standards.
• Facilitate, demonstrate, and validate using appropriate equipment and techniques.
• Proofread documents to meet quality standards and task deadlines.

What We’re Looking For:

• Strong listening and communication skills.
• Experience with desktop publishing software (e.g., FrameMaker).
• Proficiency in SGML, XML, and DITA.
• Aerospace engineering experience, preferably in a military context.
• Commitment to high standards and attention to detail.
• Proficiency in Simplified English.
• Practical experience in mechanical engineering and technical authorship.

Qualifications:

• City & Guilds 5360 Part 1 & 2 (Engineering, Technical Communication and Authoring) or equivalent.

Why Join Us:

• Competitive Benefits: Generous pension scheme, 4x salary Life Assurance, healthcare plan, and more.
• Generous Leave: 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, with the option to purchase additional leave.
• Professional Growth: Personalized training and development plan, working alongside industry experts.
• Additional Perks: Occupational Health team, Workplace Nursery Benefit, and Cycle to work scheme.

Ready to make a difference? Join a company that saves lives. Apply now and help us deliver world-leading engineering solutions to our customers!

Apply Today and Shape the Future of Aerospace!