Trainee Technical Author

Allan Webb Ltd; Barrow-in-Furness; On-site; GBP 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering consultancy is seeking a Trainee Technical Author to join their Capability Division in Barrow-in-Furness. The successful candidate will evaluate technical documentation, provide guidance to peers, and engage in ongoing training. This full-time position offers £25,000 annually plus an inclusive benefits package and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Remote working arrangements

Investment in professional qualifications

Mentoring and coaching programmes

Inclusive and supportive work environment

Electric car scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Perkbox rewards and benefits

Employee Referral Bonus

33 days annual leave

Payment for Professional Membership

Qualifications

• Ideal candidate with an engineering qualification.
• Great IT skills in MS Office environment.
• Ability to produce or amend engineering drawings is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and appraise source technical information.
• Plan and produce technical information for customer needs.
• Oversee and provide guidance to team members.

Skills

IT skills

Flexibility

Education

Engineering qualification in Mechanical or Electrical discipline

Job description

We now have an exciting opportunity to join our Capability Division here at Allan Webb Ltd.

What will the role involve:

• As Trainee Technical Author you will evaluate and appraise source technical information supplied by the customer.
• Estimate, plan, and produce technical information in accordance with appropriate standards and specifications relevant to the project or customer requirements.
• The opportunity to oversee and provide guidance to other team members and peers on matters of publication, including training, technical accuracy, and compliance with specifications.
• Undertake day-to-day activities with occasional immediate supervision, non-routine activities may require direct support and guidance.
• Carry out a peer review of author deliverables.
• Contribute to team planning, risk management, quality, and business continuity planning.
• Ensure work done is compliant with the relevant regulations and governance processes as specific in the appropriate project and technical plans.
• Raise issues of concern regarding product safety, regulatory compliance, or technical risk to the attention of Line Management.
• Engage in appropriate processes to support and manage their own development
  and professionalism.
• Consult with customers and information suppliers as appropriate. Along with Technical Illustrators

Who are we looking for?

• We are seeking a candidate ideally with an engineering qualification in a Mechanical or Electrical discipline.
• Great IT skills in an MS Office environment.
• The ability to produce or amend engineering drawings would be an advantage.
• A working knowledge of naval engineering would also be an advantage
• Flexibility to work under your own initiative as well as part of a dynamic Team.

What Allan Webb can offer:

• An approved industry recognised Technical Authoring course will be made available for the successful candidate.
• We also promote Self-development, learning from experienced team members,
• This role will also allow you to be part of a dedicated Team, & contribute to Team decisions

Our comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Agile – Remote working arrangements
• Investment in professional qualifications and training
• Mentoring and coaching programmes
• Inclusive and supportive work environment
• Active ED&I networks and initiatives
• Electric car scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Access to Perkbox (providing over 9,000 rewards and benefits)
• Employee Referral Bonus [£1,000 following probation]
• 33 days annual leave (inc. Bank Holidays)
• Option to purchase additional annual leave.
• Payment for Professional Membership

More about Allan Webb

At Allan Webb Ltd, we are a leading engineering consultancy with over 60 years of experience delivering asset optimisation services to clients across the defence, government, energy, pharmaceutical, and aerospace sectors, both in the UK and internationally.

We’re committed to conducting all our activities ethically, with a strong focus on human rights, sustainability, and social responsibility. Our Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) policy reflects this commitment, ensuring we operate in a way that positively impacts both society and the environment.

We truly champion agile working, believing that flexibility and wellbeing empower our people to perform at their best. What’s more, we are proud supporters of the Armed Forces community and we foster an inclusive, innovative workplace where individuals and teams can thrive.

Please note, you will require the right to work in the UK. The successful candidate will also need to hold SC level security clearance.

Allan Webb Ltd are equal opportunities employers, value diversity and are strongly committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all employees and all applicants for employment. Equal opportunities are the only acceptable way to conduct business, and we believe that the more inclusive our environments are, the better our work will be.

As a Trainee Technical Author, you will reporting to our office in Barrow in Furness, Perm – Full Time position offering a Salary of £25,000 plus a great Benefits Package.