Technical Author

Technical Author
Fully Remote working- fulltime hours- 5 days a week
£130 per day- Outside IR35
Contract Length- 1 year ongoing to 3 years
Start- ASAP
 
Defence client- Marine
Ideally SC cleared candidate- or obtainable
Must have experience with S1000D
 
Technical Author (Technical Publications)
Overview:
We are seeking an experienced Technical Author to create and manage technical documentation for armoured land vehicles and marine vessels. You will ensure high-quality, accurate publications while fostering a culture of excellence and continuous improvement.

Can be Junior Technical Author if has experience with S1000D, opportunity with company includes further training and investment into it's workers with Permanent opportunities

Key Responsibilities:

• Assess tasks, resolve queries, and prepare robust source data.
• Author and update technical documentation to industry standards and best practices.
• Collaborate with Tech Leads and Project Managers to meet milestones.
• Identify and address project risks promptly.
• Ensure compliance with customer specifications, industry standards, and internal processes.
• Promote a "right-first-time" ethos and drive process improvements.
• Work closely with Production Teams and Training Managers to enhance performance.

Requirements:

• Essential: UK nationality with DBS clearance (or no known reason for denial).
• Extensive technical authoring experience in engineering documentation.
• Either: Experience with Army Equipment Support Publications (AESP) and DefStan 601 Pt4, or S1000D XML data modules in a CSDB environment.
• Strong Microsoft Office skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication in English.
• Desirable:
  • Familiarity with armoured land vehicles or marine engineering systems, including complex mechanical components.

If this sounds like you apply now by sending CV to Jcarr@outsource-uk.co.uk