Technical Author

World Class Defence Organisation is currently looking to recruit a Technical Author subcontractor on an initial 12 month contract. The role will be predominately working remotely from home.Rate: £43.00 per hourOvertime Rate: Hours worked over the standard 37 hours per week, will be paid at 'time and a quarter'Location: StevenageHybrid / Remote working: The role will be 2 or 4 days per month in the office and the rest remote. (some flexibility on this may be needed).Duration: 12 Months with very likely extension. Contracts are often ongoing and long-term thereafter. IR35 status: Inside IR35 (Umbrella)Interview process: 2 Stage interview process. Initial Virtual or onsite - 2hrs. Author Test & meet the team - onsite for successful candidates.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.

Additional info;

• S1000D Compliance & experience. Working in Data Module Format.
• Use of STE.
• Experience with Abortext Editor, Framemaker authoring software's or other XML/SGML editing software.
• Effective communicator as role is dual remote and onsite working. The role also interacts with multiple engineering depts. - ILS, LSA, Commercial etc.
• A qualification in Electrical or Mechanical engineering demonstrated with few years of experience. HNC/HND. Degree Level is also acceptable but not a requirement.
• Experience in end-to-end amendment/production of Technical Documentation to Operate and Maintain equipment.
• Experience in a Maintenance or problem/fault finding and correction is a bonus but not essential.