Details:
- Salary: £43 - Hour
- Job Type: Contract
- Job Status: Full-Time
- Salary Per: Hour
- Location: Stevenage Hertfordshire
- Date: 1 week ago
Description:
World Class Defence Organisation based in Stevenage, Hertfordshire (the role will be mainly remote, working from home. 2-4 days per month onsite on average) is currently looking to recruit a Technical Author subcontractor on an initial 12 month contract.
Hourly Rate: £43ph (Umbrella).
Contract Duration: 12 Months (initially and then ongoing and long-term thereafter)
Technical Author Job Description:
To write technical documentation in Standard Generalised Mark-up Language (SGML), Extensible Mark-up Language (XML) and traditional formats for the Company's products in accordance with individual contractual requirements
To enable safe and effective operation and repair of the equipment.
The role covers the whole product lifecycle through design, development and in-service support.
Skillset/experience required:
Experienced in the production of technical documentation with a detailed knowledge of MoD publication standards ASD S1000D and AESP.
Ideally qualified to HND/HNC or equivalent level in an engineering related subject or ex forces senior technician.
Knowledge of SGML editing software (Arbortext Epic), Common Source Data Bases (CSDB for S1000D) and Desktop Publishing systems.
Ability to communicate effectively with ILS Managers and Design Engineers.
Ability to work independently, taking ownership for packages of work in terms of scheduling and status reporting in order to meet Company and Customer expectations.
Demonstrate a writing ability for new, complex and original work.
Able to support more than one project at a time