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Description
CMS2, a specialist equipment manufacturer supplying maritime atmosphere control systems and support services, has an exciting opportunity for a Technical Author.
Department: Design and Engineering
Location: Portsmouth
As a Technical Author, your role will be to research, develop, write, and review technical information and guidance for new and existing products and publications such as reports and manuals for our UK and overseas customers. This information is critical to the reputation of the business.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Work with internal and external teams to understand the product and documentation requirements.
2. Gather, analyze, and reuse content, focusing on single-sourcing opportunities.
3. Research, organize, and present technical information clearly and concisely.
4. Collaborate with subject matter experts to ensure accurate documentation.
5. Manage multiple projects/documents simultaneously.
6. Create and maintain information architecture and configuration control.
7. Produce high-quality documentation meeting standards and audience needs.
8. Develop and maintain templates, style guides, and resources.
9. Create tutorials for end-users.
Skills, Knowledge, and Expertise:
Essential:
* Proven experience in technical writing.
* Excellent written skills.
* Attention to detail in documentation.
* Ability to grasp complex technical concepts and simplify them.
* Collaborative work with cross-functional teams.
* Good organizational and time management skills.
Desirable:
* Self-motivated and flexible individual.
* University degree in Engineering or equivalent.
* Knowledge of MoD/shipbuilding practices.
* Presentation skills.
Travel Requirements: Occasional travel within the UK may be required.
Other Requirements:
* Existing right to work in the UK.
* Ability to obtain UK security clearance at Security Check level.
Seniority level
* Associate
Employment type
* Full-time
Job function
* Marketing, Public Relations, and Writing/Editing
Industries
* Machinery Manufacturing
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