Technical Author Apprentice

TN United Kingdom; Ellesmere Port; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Technical Author Apprentice to join their innovative team in Ellesmere Port. In this role, you will collaborate with design engineering and project management teams to create precise technical literature that ensures the safe use of their products. You'll maintain configuration control of publications while ensuring consistency and accuracy across all documentation. This is a fantastic opportunity to develop your skills in a supportive environment, where your contributions will directly impact the safety and efficiency of vital technologies. If you're detail-oriented and passionate about technical writing, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• A-Level or equivalent in engineering, IT, or technical discipline required.
• High level of IT literacy and meticulous attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Compile technical publications and maintain configuration control.
• Liaise with project managers to meet deadlines and ensure accuracy.

Skills

Technical Writing

Communication Skills

Attention to Detail

IT Literacy

Knowledge of Change Management

Education

A-Level in Engineering or IT

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

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Client:

Survitec

Location:

Ellesmere Port, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Job Reference:

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Posted:

07.05.2025

Expiry Date:

21.06.2025

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Job Description:

Vacancy Title: Technical Author Apprentice

Engagement Type: Permanent

Survitec is the world’s largest survival technology provider. For over 166 years, we have been protecting lives in the air, on land, and at sea, through the design, manufacture, and servicing of Survival Technology.

Today, we are a global community of 3,000 professionals with a presence in 96 countries, partnering with our customers to provide innovative solutions that reduce risk and help keep you safe.

That is why the world's leading maritime, defence & government, energy, and aerospace organizations trust us when it matters most, and why we have been awarded the Gold Award by the UK Defence Employer Recognition Scheme.

Your new role

The Technical Author Apprentice will work closely with our design engineering and project management teams to create concise and accurate literature to enable the continued safe use of our products in service. You will also be responsible for maintaining configuration control of publications.

What you can expect from the role

• Compilation of Company Technical Publications and procedures to enable the continued safe use of our products in service.
• Maintaining configuration control of publications and company procedures.
• Maintaining consistency and accuracy across all product documentation.
• Liaising with project managers and stakeholders to ensure project deadlines are met.
• Managing document design and style, and reviewing document lifecycle to ensure publications use current methodologies and technology.
• Supporting the compilation of other departments' documentation as reasonably requested by Design Engineering management.
• Evaluating, defining, and resolving design and manufacturing problems.
• Developing an in-depth understanding of Company Technical Publications and their purpose.

Experience and qualifications

• Minimum of A-Level or equivalent in an engineering, IT, or technical discipline.
• High level of IT literacy.
• Meticulous attention to detail.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and spoken.
• Highly developed communication skills in English, both written and verbal.
• Knowledge of change management processes.
• Knowledge of Simplified Technical English.
• Experience with Adobe Creative Suite or similar authoring software.
• The ability to multitask, prioritize, and learn quickly.
• Experience with the change control process within an engineering environment.
• Technical writing and/or experience within the manufacturing industry, ideally in an aerospace EASA Part 21G or DAOS environment.