Overview
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 defence products. You will work closely with multiple project teams, including Subject Matter Experts, engineers and project leads. This role is based at one of our sites in Barnstaple, Bristol or Beckington with flexible working.
Base pay range
This role offers a salary 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 documentation
About 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
* 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
* 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 learning
* 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 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
* Engineering and/or military background would be advantageous
* Strong communication & interpersonal skills
* Aptitude and drive to actively progress continuous improvement
Seniority level
* Entry level
Employment type
* Full-time
Job function
* Industrial Machinery Manufacturing
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