Sonovision are recruiting for a Technical Author. Check it out now!
Technical Author
Location: Hybrid, Office based in Stevenage
Salary: £37,000-£42,000, DOE + Benefits
Contract: Full Time, Permanent
Hours: 37 hours per week
Benefits include:
Sonovision UK is a leading provider of Engineering Support Services to clients. Our experts help our clients in the Energy, Aerospace, Military and Commercial Sectors achieve time-to-market objectives and cost goals.
The Role
As our Technical Author, you will be responsible for developing and maintaining clear, accurate, and compliant technical documentation to support engineering products, systems, and processes.
Working closely with design engineers, project managers, and subject matter experts (SMEs), the Technical Author ensures that manuals, instructions, and supporting documents meet both customer needs and industry standards.
Main Roles and Responsibilities
* Research, plan, and produce high-quality S1000D / Simplified Technical English (STE) compliant Data Modules, including: Descriptive, Procedural, Operation, Maintenance, Illustrated Parts Data (IPD)
* Work closely with engineering teams to obtain and validate technical information.
* Translate complex engineering concepts into clear, user-friendly instructions for operators, technicians, and customers.
* Ensure documentation complies with relevant industry regulations and standards.
* Manage document version control in line with product life cycles and engineering change processes.
* Contribute to continuous improvement of documentation practices, ensuring efficiency and standardisation.
Please note candidates must successfully undergo UK Security Vetting before they can be appointed. The level of security needed is Security Check (SC).
* Previous experience as a Technical Author, ideally within defence, engineering, manufacturing, industrial equipment, or related industries.
* Experience in using S1000D and Simplified Technical English.
* Strong understanding of engineering principles, terminology, and technical drawings.
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
* Ability to interpret and simplify technical data for varied audiences.
* Proficiency in authoring tools (e.g. Arbortext Editor, Adobe FrameMaker, MS Word).
* Knowledge of document management systems and version control practices.
* Degree or HNC/HND in Engineering, Technical Communication, or a related field.
* Experience working within an engineering project environment (e.g., defence, aerospace, automotive, manufacturing, energy or oil & gas).
* Current SC Clearance an advantage
If you have the skills and ambition to succeed in this role, click ‘APPLY’ and submit your CV for consideration.
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