About The Role
Due to the growth of our Pump Rental business unit, we have an exciting new opportunity for a Technical Author to join our team, to support the development and roll out of technical documentation for existing/new electrical equipment and Electrical procedures.
As a Technical Author, you’ll get to:
1. Develop and standardise maintenance documents for electricians to use in the field, ensuring consistency and efficiency in job execution across all of Selwood.
2. Develop user manuals, troubleshooting guides, quick start guides, training materials, and safety manuals ensuring clarity and accessibility for diverse audiences.
3. Proofread, review, and maintain technical documents across the solutions and electrical departments, ensuring they are up-to-date and meet organisational needs.
4. Establish and manage version control processes to ensure all users access the most current and accurate documentation.
5. Continuously update knowledge of industry standards, codes, and best practices related to pumping systems and electrical installations, by completing Selwood issued workshops, training, eLearning, and development courses.
6. Train electricians and other disciplines on new technical documentation to make sure they understand what is required of them.
7. Collect and incorporate feedback from field electricians, engineers, and other stakeholders to ensure documentation remains practical and user-focused.
Qualifications & Experience
8. HNC in Electrical Engineering (or equivalent)
9. C&G 2382 -18th edition IET Wiring Regulation
10. C&G2391- Inspection Testing & Certification
11. COMPEX certification is beneficial but not essential.
12. Demonstratable experience as a technical author or similar role with a focus on electrical systems.
13. Proven experience in creating and maintaining technical documentation such as user manuals, maintenance guides, schematics, and training materials, particularly for electrical systems.
14. An understanding of electrical systems, including motors, controllers, and instrumentation.
15. Proficient in drafting commissioning reports, documenting procedures, and recording test results, with a knack for customising information for both internal and external audiences, employing suitable methods to effectively convey crucial details.
16. Knowledge of relevant safety standards and regulations, such as BS 7671, BS EN 60204, and Health and Safety at Work Act.
What we can offer you
We understand balancing work and life commitments isn’t always easy, that’s why we’ve designed our benefits package to support you in all areas of life.
17. Competitive salary
18. Eligible for company bonus scheme (annual and quarterly payments)
19. Medicash Scheme – medical expenses scheme (access to 24hour online GP services, discounted gym memberships)
20. Pension scheme with contribution based on total earnings not just salary
21. 25 days holiday + 8 Bank Holidays
22. Increasing annual leave entitlement with long service
23. 3x your annual salary life insurance (DIS)
24. Support for development and training
25. Employee assistance programme (EAP) & access to Mental Health first aiders
26. Employee discount scheme (discounts/vouchers for supermarkets, high street shops, holidays and more)
27. Employee referral scheme
28. Hybrid working (i.e., working from home and in the office) pattern.