Technical Documentation Assistant (Fixed Term)

Halma plc; Barnsley; Hybrid; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Halma plc is seeking an organised documentation administrator to support a major transformation project in our Barnsley site. You will migrate product manuals from MS Word into Adobe FrameMaker, applying templates and style guidelines to ensure accuracy and regulatory alignment.

The role focuses on high attention to detail, clear communication, and timely delivery while learning FrameMaker and related publishing tools.

Qualifications

• Demonstrable administration experience, preferably in a regulated environment.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Excellent English written and verbal communication skills.
• High attention to detail with a focus on technical accuracy.
• Ability to learn new software tools quickly (including FrameMaker).
• Well organised, self motivated, and able to manage time effectively.

Responsibilities

• Transfer existing product manuals from MS Word into Adobe FrameMaker.
• Ensure all documentation complies with internal procedures and regulatory requirements.
• Apply templates, formatting rules, and style guidelines accurately.
• Manage multiple documentation tasks and meet agreed deadlines.
• Work closely with the technical authoring and approvals team to support smooth transition processes.

Skills

Administration experience

Attention to detail

Time management

Communication skills

Willingness to learn

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Adobe FrameMaker

Job description

Our team members are passionate, driven and up for a challenge. If you have ambition to make a difference, then please read on. We’re embarking on a major transformation of our technical documentation, migrating a large library of product manuals from Microsoft Word into Adobe FrameMaker. This is a key project that will improve document quality, consistency, regulatory alignment, and long‑term efficiency. To support this transition, we’re looking for an organised and detail‑focused individual who takes pride in accuracy and clear communication. You’ll play a direct role in ensuring our user documentation meets internal standards and regulatory requirements, contributing to a smoother, smarter workflow for years to come.

Key Responsibilities

• Transfer existing product manuals from MS Word into Adobe FrameMaker.
• Ensure all documentation complies with internal procedures and regulatory requirements.
• Apply templates, formatting rules, and style guidelines accurately.
• Manage multiple documentation tasks and meet agreed deadlines.
• Work closely with the technical authoring and approvals team to support smooth transition processes.

Required Skills & Experience

• Demonstrable administration experience, preferably in a regulated environment.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Excellent English written and verbal communication skills.
• High attention to detail with a focus on technical accuracy.
• Ability to learn new software tools quickly (including FrameMaker).
• Well organised, self motivated, and able to manage time effectively.

Desirable

• Experience producing technical documentation.
• Previous exposure to Adobe FrameMaker or similar publishing tools.

This position will be based at our Barnsley site and is expected to last 6 months. Although this is advertised as a full time position, part time working will be considered for the right candidate.

Halma is a global group of life‑saving technology companies with major operations in the UK, Mainland Europe, the USA and Asia Pacific. Our purpose is to grow a safer, cleaner, healthier future for everyone, every day. Halma offers career opportunities for both senior leaders and for graduates. We welcome experienced professionals who are inspired by our purpose, who are entrepreneurial and who want to help take our companies to the next level of growth. Our graduate program offers a unique experience to work in the Halma companies across the world.

http://www.halma.com