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Technical Author

Jonathan Lee Recruitment
Posted 8 days ago, valid for 11 days
Location

Basildon, Essex SS16 5UY

Salary

£26.75 per hour

Contract type

Full Time

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  • The role of Technical Author offers a competitive umbrella rate starting at £26.75/hr, increasing to £32.32/hr after 12 weeks, and is located in Dunton, Basildon.
  • Candidates should have proficiency in Adobe In-Design, Adobe Photoshop, Catia 5, TeamCentre VisMockup, and PDL, along with exceptional communication skills.
  • The position requires experience in document creation and management, with a keen eye for detail and a customer-focused approach.
  • This role involves collaborating with Subject Matter Experts and managing updates to ensure timely delivery of product development documentation.
  • The company values creativity and innovation in the automotive industry, and the position allows for a hybrid work environment with a minimum of two days on site.

Join as a Technical Author - Propel Your Career Forward!

Are you ready to take your career to new heights with an exciting opportunity as a Technical Author? This is a unique chance to be part of a pioneering team within a leading organisation in the product development sector. Located in the heart of Dunton, the role offers a competitive umbrella rate of £26.75/hr, increasing to £32.32/hr after 12 weeks (INSIDE IR35), alongside the opportunity to work on innovative projects that make a real difference.

What You Will Do:

  • Utilise internal systems to review and quantify program changes.
  • Create layered images using CAD data from TeamCentre / VisMockup and Adobe Photoshop.
  • Generate new content with annotations in Adobe In-Design for Body & Equipment Mounting Manuals (BEMM).
  • Collaborate with Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) to agree on content for publication.
  • Facilitate cross-functional discussions to reach a consensus on document content.
  • Manage updates and track all open issues to closure, ensuring timely delivery.

What You Will Bring:

  • Proficiency in Adobe In-Design, Adobe Photoshop, Catia 5, TeamCentre VisMockup and PDL.
  • Proficiency in SharePoint and Microsoft tools (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
  • Exceptional communication skills, both written and oral.
  • Document creation and management.
  • A keen eye for detail and a customer-focused approach.
  • Awareness of language translation considerations in content creation.

Company Contribution & Industry Information:

This role plays a pivotal part in ensuring that product development documentation is clear, accurate, and accessible, contributing significantly to the company's commitment to excellence and innovation in the automotive industry. By joining the team, you will be part of an organisation that values creativity, collaboration, and a forward-thinking mindset.

Location:

The position is based in Dunton, Basildon, offering a vibrant workplace environment within a leading organisation in the automotive sector. The role will be hybrid with a minimum of two days per week on site.

Ready to Apply?

If you are a passionate Technical Author looking for your next challenge, we would love to hear from you. This is more than a job; it's a chance to make a significant impact in a dynamic industry. Apply now to embark on a rewarding career journey!

Your CV will be forwarded to Jonathan Lee Recruitment, a leading engineering and manufacturing recruitment consultancy established in 1978. The services advertised by Jonathan Lee Recruitment are those of an Employment Agency.In order for your CV to be processed effectively, please ensure your name, email address, phone number and location (post code OR town OR county, as a minimum) are included.

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.