Technical Author

Technical Author

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£43 Per hour
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Stevenage, Hertfordshire
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Arbortext Desktop Publishing Extensible Markup Language (XML) Product Lifecycle Scheduling Standard Generalised Markup Language Technical Documentation

Summary: The Technical Author role involves creating technical documentation for the company's products using SGML, XML, and traditional formats, ensuring compliance with contractual requirements. The position is based in Stevenage and is initially for a 12-month contract, with potential for extensions. The candidate will work throughout the product lifecycle, from design to in-service support, and must possess relevant experience and skills in technical documentation and communication. The role is classified as inside IR35 and requires working via an umbrella company.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Write technical documentation in SGML, XML, and traditional formats for the company's products.
  • Ensure safe and effective operation and repair of equipment.
  • Cover the whole product lifecycle through design, development, and in-service support.

Key Skills:

  • Experienced in producing technical documentation with knowledge of MoD publication standards ASD S1000D and AESP.
  • Qualified to HND/HNC or equivalent level in an engineering-related subject or ex-forces senior technician.
  • Knowledge of SGML editing software (Arbortext Epic), CSDB for S1000D, and Desktop Publishing systems.
  • Effective communication skills with ILS Managers and Design Engineers.
  • Able to work independently, managing scheduling and status reporting.
  • Demonstrated writing ability for new, complex, and original work.
  • Able to support multiple projects simultaneously.

Salary (Rate): £43 per hour

City: Stevenage

Country: United Kingdom

Working Arrangements: undetermined

IR35 Status: inside IR35

Seniority Level: undetermined

Industry: Other

Detailed Description From Employer:
TECHNICAL AUTHOR - INSIDE IR35 - VIA UMBRELLA - 43 PER HOUR - SC CLEARED - 12 MONTHS - Stevenage - TWO STAGE INTERVIEW PROCESS Yolk Recruitment are recruiting a Technical Author to join our client on an initial 12 month deal from Stevenage with likely extensions thereafter. 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.
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