Technical Report Writer (Working at Height) / Training Provided

Allscreens Nationwide Ltd

East Midlands

On-site

GBP 26,000 - 35,000

Full time

10 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Full training

Professional development

31 days annual leave

Excellent transport links

Employee assistance programme

Job summary

Allscreens Nationwide Ltd in the East Midlands is seeking a meticulous Technical Report Writer to produce clear technical reports following inspections of structures such as chimneys, masts and church steeples, with training provided.

The role offers full-time permanent work, 40 hours a week, with training and progression in a specialist engineering environment and the opportunity to gain BS EN 62305 accreditation as you develop knowledge of working at height and safety systems.

Qualifications

GCSE level education with Maths and English
Experience or training in technical reporting or engineering environment an advantage

Responsibilities

Prepare Technical Reports from inspections of structures and working at height systems
Create quotations for remedial works, inspections and installations
Assist with risk assessments, designs and quotations for lightning protection systems
Maintain accuracy of documents and supporting information
Communicate with clients to build professional relationships
Use internal systems to prepare documents and maintain records
Support health and safety and working at height requirements
Develop specialist knowledge of engineering principles and construction methods

Skills

Attention to detail

Written and verbal communication

Microsoft Office proficiency

Organised and multi-tasking

Willingness to learn

Analytical mindset

Education

GCSE Maths & English (9–4 / A–C)

BTEC/NVQ Level 2 in construction or related subject

Tools

Microsoft Office suite

Job description

Technical Report Writer (Working at Height) / Training Provided

Technical Report Writer (Working at Height)

We have an excellent opportunity for a motivated and detail-oriented Technical Report Writer who is looking to build a long-term technical career within a specialist construction and engineering environment.

Ideally, you will have experience in technical reporting, structural inspections and working at height environments. However, the organisation is equally interested in candidates who demonstrate a genuine enthusiasm to develop a career within this specialist engineering sector, as full training will be provided.

If you’ve also worked in the following roles, we’d also like to hear from you: Technical Assistant, Engineering Administrator, Report Writer, Technical Writer, Estimating Assistant, Lightning Protection Specialist, Steeplejack Specialist, Technical Author

SALARY: £26,436 to £35,380 per annum (depending on experience) + Benefits

Please note on-site parking is unavailable however, an on-street parking permit can be provided. The organisation particularly welcomes applications from candidates who live locally or can commute easily by public transport, walking or cycling.

JOB TYPE: Full-Time, Permanent

WORKING HOURS: 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 8am to 5pm

JOB OVERVIEW

This is a unique opportunity for a Technical Report Writer to develop further specialist knowledge within a niche working at height and construction environment.

Working as the Technical Report Writer you will prepare technical reports and quotations following inspections of structures such as industrial chimneys, masts, church steeples, steel structures and working at height safety systems.

As the Technical Report Writer, you will work alongside experienced technical surveyors, support the design and quotation of lightning protection systems with opportunity to gain accreditation in BS EN 62305.

Looking to start your technical career? You must have a willingness to learn technical standards, industry terminology and have genuine interest in technical report writing.

DUTIES

Your duties as the Technical Report Writer include:

Prepare Technical Reports: Produce clear and accurate reports using information from inspections of structures and working at height systems
Create Quotations: Provide quotations for remedial works, inspections, installations and technical services
Assist with Lightning Protection: Support risk assessments, designs and quotations for lightning protection and surge protection systems
Maintain Accuracy: Check documents, figures and supporting information to ensure a high standard of work
Communicate with Clients: Liaise professionally building relationships with clients and respond to queries
Use Office Systems: Use Microsoft Office and internal systems to prepare documents and maintain records
Support Safety Standards: Learn and follow health and safety, technical and working at height requirements
Develop Specialist Knowledge: Build knowledge of engineering principles, construction methods and technical reporting processes

CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS

ESSENTIAL

GCSE level education, grades 9-4 / A*-C in Maths and English, or equivalent
BTEC or NVQ Level 2 qualification in construction or a related subject
Strong attention to detail and a methodical approach to work
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Good IT skills, including strong Microsoft Office knowledge
Organised and able to manage multiple tasks
Professional, reliable and safety conscious
Genuine interest in engineering, construction, technical reporting or working at height
Willingness to learn technical standards, engineering principles and industry terminology
Analytical mindset with the ability to work carefully with technical information

DESIRABLE

Previous report writing experience within construction, engineering or a technical environment
Understanding of working at height and health and safety regulations
Working knowledge of construction methods, materials or legal regulations
Experience in test, inspection or installation of systems
Ability to support new business generation

BENEFITS