Principal Technical Author

Job Location	Rochester
Education	Not Mentioned
Salary	£40,000 - £52,000 per annum
Industry	Not Mentioned
Functional Area	Not Mentioned
Job Type	Permanent, full-time

Job Description

Principal Technical Author c.£45-50k DOE & bonus & bensHYBRID WORKING – minimum 2 days on site in Medway37 hours per week - FLEXI TIME, core hours 10am – 3pm with an early finish every Friday!Are you an experienced Technical Writer with a background in EngineeringHave you worked with electronic products or technologies, used within defence, aerospace, or even automotive environmentsDo you want to work for an innovative, global market leaderPearson Whiffin Recruitment are delighted to be representing one of the UKs top employers within the Engineering sector!Our client is looking for a well-educated, knowledgeable Technical Author, capable of acting as a senior within a small but established team.Primarily responsible for accurately relaying technical information in a simplified way, the Principal Technical Author will need to draw on their knowledge of Simplified Technical English (STE) and S1000D to produce written materials, as well astheir solid foundation in practical Engineering.The key duties for this role include:

Extensive technical research using a variety of resources including schematics and engineering drawings, CAD models, production and industry regulations, specifications, and records in addition to ‘hands on’ inspection and validation of components and hardware.
Managing projects from start to finish inclusive of the creation and development of various technical publications.
Compiling and amending Parts Catalogues
Specifying illustrations in adherence to industry standards
Using a range of techniques commonly used within relevant sectors regarding data structures and management, format, archiving.
Extensive review, proofreading and development for various stakeholders.
Working closely with the immediate team as well as Engineers
Understanding and utilising common source database and content management methodologies related to the production, storage and delivery of technical publications.
Quality control of the above with meticulous attention to detail.
Supporting less experienced Technical Authors where necessary.

The successful candidate will have/be:

Qualified within an Engineering discipline to Level 4 as a minimum.
A proven track record of successful technical authoring within a relevant field
Good working knowledge of FrameMaker developed through previous roles.
Proficiency using process specification software such as EagleEPS.
Excellent knowledge of S1000D, with ability to use tools such as Standard Generalised Markup Language ( ISO 8879) and eXtensible Markup Language to ensure standardisation to industry specifications.
Demonstrable practical knowledge gained through a proven track record prior to technical writing career.
Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to work independently but collaboratively, with a focus on mutual feedback and review of content amongst authoring peers.

This is a rare opportunity to work for an organisation perceived as one of the most attractive employers in the UK across all industries.Offering a fantastic work life balance, as well as opportunities for recognition, progression and a competitive package, this position requires a top calibre candidate! If you feel you have the necessary attention to detail as well as technical, writing and communication skills for this role, and you are a UK Resident and Passport holder*, please APPLY ONLINE FOR IMMEDIATE CONSIDERATION*Candidates will need to go through UK Security Clearance Checks to be eligible for employment within this role and therefore only UK Residents & Passport Holders can be considered. This role is being handled by Emily Powell, Manufacturing, Engineering & Technical Specialist at Pearson Whiffin RecruitmentNot quite the right role but still lookingWhether you are entry or Executive level, our team of experienced Recruitment specialists can help you with your career. We are Kent’s leading independent consultancy and pride ourselves on delivering an exceptional service to both candidates and clients.Find us on Facebook @PearsonWhiffinRecruitment and Instagram @PearsonWhiffinRecruitment.

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