About The Role
Engineered to Protect, that’s our promise, we protect what matters - our nations, our waters, our land, our cities, our people, our environment, our world. You will be responsible for creating consistent, clear, concise documentation for our defence products. You will work closely with multiple project teams, including Subject Matter Experts, engineers and project leads.
Technical Author will be based at either our Barnstaple, Bristol or Beckington site. This role allows for flexible working.
The salary for this role is up to £52k, depending on experience.
What you’ll be doing
Ensure the accuracy, clarity, and consistency of the documentation by following style guides and established standards such as ASD S1000D
Management of Common Source Databases
Generation of Interactive Electronic Technical Publication and paper based manuals
Review and incorporate feedback from users, stakeholders and internal teams to continuously improve the quality of the documentationAbout our company
At SEA, we develop and deliver advanced solutions to make our world safer, cleaner and more efficient.
We provide state-of-the-art applications for naval ship and fleet protection, and undersea surveillance systems. In-service across the globe, our systems deliver a rapid response to threats and system effectiveness and interoperation. Our systems support an ever-growing number of navies across the world, and we continue to bolster our already specialist, on-the-ground knowledge of key overseas markets.
What we offer
At our core, we encourage innovation, flexibility and out-of-the-box thinking to solve problems, so we’re always looking for talented, flexible, and creative people to bring their best to SEA. In return we offer generous rewards, a fantastic work/life balance, and excellent career and training opportunities for everyone who joins. Have a look at the benefits we offer:
Work life balance
Hybrid/flexible working arrangements
25 days’ annual leave, plus buy and sell
Up to 16 days flexi leave accrual
Half day Fridays
Reservists in the Armed Forces receive special paid leave Family & wellbeing
Private medical health insurance & Employee Assistance Program
All Staff Bonus
Group Pension Plan of up to 7% employer contribution
Cycle to work scheme
Wellbeing Centre
Sports & Social activities
Employee Discounts portal - online and in-store discounts, travel savings
Canada Life GP and financial advice
Life assurance policy
Publication and recruitment bonus rewards
Development opportunities, including LinkedIn learningFacilities & resources
Electric vehicle charging points at all sites
Private seated lunch areas
Onsite bistro (Barnstaple office) and free hot and cold beverages
Onsite showers and toiletries provision
Free onsite parking The skills you need
Excellent working knowledge of MS office suite, including an expert knowledge of MS Word and Excel
Proven experience creating/amending defence related technical publications and related media which includes BRs and IETPs
Be conversant with ASD S1000D writing rules, Def Stan 00-600, Def Stan 00-601 Pt2, GEIA-HB-0007 LPD handbook and ASD STE100 guidelines
Be able to interpret engineering drawing sets and source data to create new procedural DMs and Integrated Parts Catalogues
Have an engineering and/or military background would be advantageous
Strong communication & interpersonal skills
The aptitude and drive to actively progress continuous improvementJoin us and be part of something smaller - with 500 people in the UK and Canada - doing something bigger: protecting what matters.
If you’d like to know more, please give Kelly Thomas from our Talent Acquisition Team a call on (phone number removed). Or reach out to us on (url removed)