Parts Technical Writer

Parts Technical Writer

Birchwood (WA3) work from home 50% of the time after 3 weeks of training

Initial 12 month contract potential to be extended and on-going for the right person!

37 hours a week (08 30 Mon Thurs, 08 00 Fri)

Up to GBP18.50 an hour PAYE / umbrella contract rates also available

Do you have an engineering background? Can you read technical drawings and recognise parts/components? Have you got a strong eye for detail with excellent quality and work standards? If you answered yes to these questions, this could be the opportunity you have been looking for

We re looking for a Parts Technical Writer to join our client who is a global Fortune 100 company at their Birchwood site. Our client s a world leader in construction & mining equipment - creating innovative, cutting-edge products and services that help build the world around us. Our client leads sustainable green initiatives to preserve the environment, help reduce poverty and stay involved in the communities they help build.

Daily tasks for the Parts Technical Writer will include:

• Interpreting and transforming upstream engineering / technical information and creating master service parts information for our client s network and key OEM customers
• Transform 3D/JT Models into 2D Illustrations using illustration software (Iso-Draw)
• Responsible for ensuring the Aftermarket ERP system is aligned to the engineering systems, supporting appropriate procurement and parts stocking
• Liaising closely with engineering, marketing, and commercial teams to provide service information support

Skills and experience the Parts Technical Writer will need:

• Engineering background - any roles where you read & understood technical drawings
• Experience managing Bills of Material within a BOM/parts listing application
• Excellent analytical skills: large proportion of time will be spent transforming engineering/technical data into service information
• Ability to recognise engine spare parts/components by description, drawing or shape
• Ability to interpret basic technical data
• Excellent communication skills and an ability to comfortably work at all levels of the business
• Independently plan, organise, and prioritise workload/tasks
• An eye for detail with excellent quality and work standards
• Team player (in the office and remotely) who is willing to adapt and learn

The below would be an advantage but not essential:

• Familiar with engine components
• Experience of industrial diesel engines, automotive parts, agricultural equipment/machinery.
• Experience of using SAP ERP systems
• Use of Technical Authoring or Product Lifecycle package e.g., Windchill.
• Use of illustration software, e.g., IsoDraw
• Good working knowledge of MS Office (Excel, Outlook, Teams, Word)

To apply, please submit a copy of your up to date CV clearly indicating your relevant experience. Applicants must have an existing right to work in the UK and evidence of eligibility will be required. Suitable candidates will be contacted.

The above represents a summary of the contract assignment. A full description of this contract assignment is available. A full explanation of this rate and all deductions will be explained in a key information document (KID) supplied to registered candidates.