Technical Author
Posted Today by Akkodis
Negotiable
Undetermined
Hybrid
Stevenage, Hertfordshire
Summary: The Technical Author role involves creating technical documentation for the company's products using SGML, XML, and traditional formats. The position requires collaboration with ILS Managers and Design Engineers, covering the entire product lifecycle. The role is primarily remote with occasional on-site requirements in Stevenage. Candidates should have experience with MoD publication standards and technical writing skills.
Key Responsibilities:
- Write technical documentation in SGML, XML, and traditional formats.
- Ensure safe and effective operation and repair of equipment.
- Cover the entire product lifecycle from design to in-service support.
- Communicate effectively with ILS Managers and Design Engineers.
- Work independently, managing scheduling and status reporting.
- Demonstrate writing ability for new, complex, and original work.
- Support multiple projects simultaneously.
Key Skills:
- Experience in producing technical documentation.
- Knowledge of MoD publication standards ASD S1000D and AESP.
- Qualification to HND/HNC or equivalent in an engineering-related subject.
- Familiarity with SGML editing software (Arbortext Epic) and CSDB for S1000D.
- Effective communication skills.
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects.
Salary (Rate): undetermined
City: Stevenage
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: hybrid
IR35 Status: undetermined
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: Other
Detailed Description From Employer:
Technical Author required for long term contact based out of Stevenage (2-4 days per month on site - rest remote) Responsibilities: 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. Modis International Ltd acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers in the UK. Modis Europe Ltd provide a variety of international solutions that connect clients to the best talent in the world. For all positions based in Switzerland, Modis Europe Ltd works with its licensed Swiss partner Accurity GmbH to ensure that candidate applications are handled in accordance with Swiss law. Both Modis International Ltd and Modis Europe Ltd are Equal Opportunities Employers. By applying for this role your details will be submitted to Modis International Ltd and/ or Modis Europe Ltd. Our Candidate Privacy Information Statement which explains how we will use your information is available on the Modis website.