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Form of workWorld Class Defence Organisation based in Stevenage, Hertfordshire (the role will be mainly remote, working from home. 2-4 days per month onsite on average) is currently looking to recruit a Technical Author subcontractor on an initial 12 month contract.
Hourly Rate: £43ph (Umbrella).
Contract Duration: 12 Months (initially and then ongoing and long-term thereafter)
Technical Author Job Description:
- 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.
