Technical Author

Technical Author

Posted 7 days ago by Millbank Holdings

Negotiable
Inside
Undetermined
Wasing

Summary: The role of Technical Author involves creating and maintaining technical documentation for a highly regulated defense-related engineering project in Berkshire. The position requires collaboration with cross-functional teams and a strong understanding of technical concepts. Candidates should have experience in technical writing and familiarity with documentation tools. This is a contract position deemed inside IR35, lasting for 12 months.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Write, edit, and maintain technical documents, including user manuals, installation guides, API documentation, and online help resources.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather and analyze technical information.
  • Organize and structure content to ensure clarity, consistency, and accuracy.
  • Use documentation tools and content management systems to develop and manage content.
  • Ensure all documentation aligns with company branding and style guidelines.
  • Stay up-to-date with industry trends, tools, and best practices to continually improve documentation processes.

Key Skills:

  • FMEA experience, Quality tool (SPC), TCE, NX, P6 (basic knowledge).
  • Proven experience as a Technical Author, Technical Writer, or similar role.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Strong understanding of technical concepts and the ability to explain them clearly to non-technical audiences.
  • Proficiency with documentation tools such as Adobe, Confluence, or Microsoft Word.
  • Familiarity with version control systems (e.g., Git) and agile development processes is a plus.

Salary (Rate): undetermined

City: Wasing

Country: UK

Working Arrangements: undetermined

IR35 Status: inside IR35

Seniority Level: undetermined

Industry: Other

Detailed Description From Employer:

Are you an experienced technical author with a delivery background in a highly regulated sector? Do you thrive of working on technical engineering & manufacturing projects? Are you looking to secure a long term contract? If so, this could be the role for you!

The Opportunity

Due to increased expansion, our client, a leading nuclear consultant, are looking to add multiple technical authors to a high regulated defence related, engineering project based in Berkshire.

The Role

Employment Type: Contract

This role has been deemed inside IR35

Duration: 12 months

Your duties and responsibilities will be

FMEA experience, Quality tool (SPC), TCE, NX, P6 (basic knowledge)

  • Write, edit, and maintain technical documents, including user manuals, installation guides, API documentation, and online help resources.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather and analyze technical information.
  • Organize and structure content to ensure clarity, consistency, and accuracy.
  • Use documentation tools and content management systems to develop and manage content.
  • Ensure all documentation aligns with company branding and style guidelines.
  • Stay up-to-date with industry trends, tools, and best practices to continually improve our documentation processes.

You will have the following qualifications & experience

FMEA experience, Quality tool (SPC), TCE, NX, P6 (basic knowledge)

  • Proven experience as a Technical Author, Technical Writer, or similar role.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Strong understanding of technical concepts and the ability to explain them clearly to non-technical audiences.
  • Proficiency with documentation tools such as [Adobe, Confluence, or Microsoft Word etc
  • Familiarity with version control systems (e.g., Git) and agile development processes is a plus.

Get in touch now

If you’re seeking a new opportunity and think you have the skills and experience for this role, then apply now or contact Jordan Tipping via LinkedIn.

Millbank Holdings Ltd is an equal opportunities employer and respects diversity. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons who are eligible to live and work in the UK. Millbank is proud to be a member of the ‘Disability Confident Scheme’. Millbank operates as an Employment Agency and Business.

Millbank Holdings Ltd is an equal opportunities employer and respects diversity. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons who are eligible to live and work in the UK.

Millbank is proud to be a member of the ‘Disability Confident Scheme’. Millbank operates as an Employment Agency and Business.