Technical Author Assistant (Document Controller) - Submarines

Rolls-Royce; Derby; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace and defense company in Derby is seeking a Technical Author Assistant to support the creation and amendment of technical documentation. The successful candidate will collaborate with various stakeholders, assist in maintaining procedures, and ensure compliance with standards. Strong administrative skills and a good understanding of MS Office are essential. This role offers hybrid working arrangements with opportunities for career growth.

Benefits

Development opportunities

Competitive salary

Exceptional benefits including bonus and discounts

Qualifications

• Strong administrative skills, attention to detail in documentation and reports.
• Understanding of scientific/measurement units.
• Comfortable working in a team or individually.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Assist in producing new procedures, ensuring work files are maintained.
• Chase and progress feedback/updates to procedures.
• Liaise with stakeholders to ensure procedures are up to date.
• Conduct simple changes to documentation.
• Represent the team at review meetings.
• Attend Derby Procedure Authorisation Committee meetings.

Skills

Strong administrative skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Microsoft Word and Excel

Education

GCSE grade 4-9 or equivalent in English and Mathematics

Job description

Overview

Technical Author Assistant (Document Controller) - Submarines – Full Time – Derby. The role is within the RRSL Availability Centre, Derby, focused on the creation and amendment of technical documentation, offering responsive issue support and optimised maintenance management to deliver support to the submarine enterprise and maximise availability of RN submarines.

Why Rolls-Royce?

Rolls-Royce is a leading brand known for innovation. We design, build and service systems that provide critical power where safety and reliability are paramount. We are committed to an inclusive culture that invests in people and growth.

At Rolls-Royce Submarines (RRSL), we work on integrated power and propulsion solutions for the Royal Navy’s nuclear submarine fleet, managing plant design, safety, manufacture, performance and through-life support.

We’ll provide an environment of caring and belonging where you can be yourself, with opportunities to grow your career and make a difference.

What we offer

We offer development opportunities, a competitive salary and exceptional benefits, including bonus, employee support assistance and employee discounts. Hybrid working is available, balancing time between the office, home, or another remote location. As a minimum, attendance at the workplace for collaboration is expected, on average three days per week.

What you will be doing

As the Technical Documentation TAA you will be a point of contact for dealing with the Ministry of Defence (MoD), Enterprise partners and other Rolls-Royce departments. You will assist in enabling the development and delivery of maintenance and operational Nuclear Steam Raising Plant (NSRP) technical documentation used by engineering teams across the enterprise. To do this you will:

• Assisting with the production of new procedures, ensuring work files are created and maintained
• Chasing and progressing feedback/updates to procedures and initiate approvals process
• Liaising with different stakeholders to ensure all procedures remain in date and are reviewed routinely
• Conducting simple changes to Books of Reference (BR) or Data Module (DM) documentation prior to release to the main stakeholder
• Representing the team where required at review meetings
• Supporting the co-ordination and attending Derby Procedure Authorisation Committee (DERPAC) meetings

The successful candidate will have the opportunity to improve their depth and/or breadth of knowledge of NSRP systems, components and maintenance.

Who we’re looking for

At Rolls-Royce we prioritise safety, integrity and clear communication. These principles guide our behaviours and assessment process. We seek candidates who demonstrate these qualities for this role.

• Strong administrative skills with good attention to detail in documentation and reports
• Understanding of and familiarity with scientific / measurement units
• Comfortable working in a team or individually
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel
• GCSE grade 4-9 or equivalent in both English and Mathematics

Knowledge of Naval Nuclear Power Plant (or civil PWR plant) – not essential but desirable

We are an equal opportunities employer. We’re committed to developing a diverse workforce and an inclusive working environment. We believe that people from different backgrounds and cultures give us different perspectives which are crucial to innovation and problem solving. By building a culture of caring and belonging, we give everyone who works here the opportunity to realise their full potential.

You can learn more about our global Inclusion strategy at Our people | Rolls-Royce

To work for the Rolls-Royce Submarines business an individual has to hold a Security Check clearance. Rolls-Royce will support the application for Security Clearance if you do not currently have this in place. Due to the nature of work and asset protection, progress applications from UK nationals or, in MoD approved cases, dual nationals.