Technical Author (Maternity 12m FTC)

Description:

Technical Author (12 month FTC)
Severn Beech, Bristol
£32,000 - £37,000
 
Are you an experienced Technical Author? Our client is seeking skilled Technical Author to join their team on a 12 month fixed-term contract. Your role will include research and analysis of complex technical information to create documents that enable customers to operate specific equipment safely and correctly.
 
Key Responsibilities:
Produce and develop clear and concise technical documents to support a range of high-tech systems.
Research and analyse the technology and applications for which you will be documenting.
Collaborate with engineers and managers to clarify any technical queries.
Liaise with experts to generate documentation for project launches and customer support.
Test and update current written material.
Organise, manage and publish technical information in required time scales.
 
Education/Qualifications:
A recognised technical authoring qualification to degree level or above.
Competent with MadCap Flare.
A background in electro-mechanical or scientific sectors is desirable.
Demonstrable experience in previous technical author roles.
 
Skills/Abilities:
High level of technical writing and an ability to understand the function of products.
Good proofreading skills.
The ability to research and analyse complex technical information.
Understanding of manufacturing and design practices and processes.
Ability to deliver to deadlines.
High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
 
Personal Qualities:
Excellent interpersonal skills to enable flow of information between multiple departments.
Excellent and concise written and spoken communication.
Detail conscious, systematic and thorough.
Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
Willingness to travel on occasion .
 
The Benefits:
25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
Private Healthcare
Share Incentive Plan
Group Pension Plan
Flexible Benefits