Outside IR35 - 3 month contract - Rates Negotiable
Established world leader with a comprehensive range of safety systems built to provide high-quality access/locking systems, ensuring the safety of both people and equipment operating in harsh and safety critical environments. This is outside IR35 contract role.
Info about what the Technical Writer / Technical Publications Specialist involves
ASAP start contract role to provide immediate support in global projects. You will interact across the world with a global team as well as in the office with a local engineering team and the sales team supporting technical documentation for the UK and the global business. Some 60/70% of the time you will be developing the technical documentation - reviewing the technical documents (technical manuals how to use how to install, technical training publications, new products guides etc).
30% will be working in commercial helping develop brochures, technical training and supporting engineering teams to create graphs and wiring diagrams.
Essential Requirements of the Technical Writer / Technical Publications Specialist
* Technical Writer / Author with previous experience writing technical documentation for Hardware orientated products (not software) - technical writing and the design/illustrations (cabling diagrams, electrical drawings etc) You will have experience with the creation of technical publications like data sets, installation manuals and maintenance manuals for technical companies.
* You will also be able to help with content creation for brochures.
* A technical engineering background / exposure is needed to understand the products. They will learn how to use the products, work with the engineering team, how to install them (cabling diagrams, wiring, measurements of the products, take a design from engineering team to get it in the manual).
* Proficiency in design and documentation tools such as Adobe Acrobat and tools such as Adobe InDesign, Illustrator (other illustration tools will also be OK e.g. Canva) - the candidate must have some experience with Graphic Design.
Desirable Requirements of the Technical Writer / Technical Publications Specialist
* Degree-level education in technical communication, engineering, or related field preferred.
* Experience in a safety-critical industries would be helpful.
* French language speaker would be very desirable
Benefits
* Outside IR35 contract role
* 3 month initial contract
If you feel you are suitable and interested in this role, APPLY NOW with an up to date CV. We also pay referral fees if you can suggest another suitable person that isn’t already known to us.
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