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Technical Author

United Kingdom, Filton 39.00 GBP / Hour · Job Posted April 11, 2026
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Job Description

This is a key role within the Technical documentation team that is responsible, and accountable for the preparation and creation of Technical Documentation.

Job Responsibility

  • Validate OEM manuals for editorial content create reports to be provided to the Senior Technical Documentation Engineer (Information)
  • Ensure that the Technical Data and Documentation specifications are complete, coherent and consistent before being sent to Sub Contractors
  • Liaison with other engineering, supply chain, support functions and Training teams as required across the business
  • Analysis of delivery requirements across the full scope of information delivery
  • Produce integrated Training and Technical documentation production requirements
  • Review source information and media
  • Conducting editorial reviews of supplier information
  • Ensuring production specifications are produced appropriately for sub-contracted production
  • Answer questions from sub-contractors about the production specifications
  • Utilise databases to establish ship fit systems and equipment configuration
  • Ensure that data is configuration controlled and audit trail is recorded and documented
  • Documentation produced is ‘fit for purpose’ and complies with governed business quality and production processes
  • Ensure that allocated tasks are completed in accordance with agreed timescales as directed by supervisor/line manager
  • Provide feedback on work in progress. Report any issues that may impact on delivery/budget/quality to supervisor
  • Liaise with key stakeholders, such as IPS and design to ensure that the latest information has been captured

Requirements

  • Industry background flexible - aerospace / automotive/maritime suitable but open to others
  • Broad and good understanding of S1000D

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