Technical Author

Be a key contributor to one of the most significant nuclear clean-up projects in history. Join the Box Encapsulation Plant (BEP) Project at Sellafield, and help shape a safer future for generations to come.

The Box Encapsulation Plant plays a pivotal role in Sellafield's 100-year clean-up initiative. Designed to safely encapsulate nuclear waste in concrete, the plant addresses waste from key legacy storage facilities, including the Magnox Swarf Storage Silo, the First Generation Magnox Storage Pond, the Pile Fuel Storage Pond, and the Pile Fuel Cladding Silo. Your work will contribute to a project critical to the Nuclear Decommissioning Authority's mission.

As a Technical Author, you will ensure the creation and delivery of professional, compliant, and high-quality Operation and Maintenance (O&M) documentation. Reporting directly to the Commissioning Support Manager, you will play a vital role in delivering accurate and consistent documentation within defined time frames.

Location: Building C0816

1st Floor West, Vinci Building, Sellafield ComplexSeascaleCumbria GBR CA20 1PG

Start date: 06/01/2025

Duration: 12 months

Rate: £34-39/hour

Shifts: Monday - Friday

Key Responsibilities

• Produce a comprehensive suite of O&M documents (Volume B & D).
• Interrogate engineering/design/vendor information to ensure accurate document collation.
• Attend progress meetings and provide weekly updates on deliverables.
• Review Commissioning Test Documents to verify compliance requirements.
• Maintain the highest safety standards and champion the Zero Harm culture.
• Ensure consistency and quality across all documentation.
• Support the development of a collaborative and efficient project culture.

• Nuclear background with relevant technical expertise.
• Minimum HNC qualification in an appropriate discipline.
• Proven experience as a Technical Author in engineering projects.
• IOSH Working/Managing Safely certification is essential.
• Exceptional attention to detail, organizational skills, and a commitment to excellence.

Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

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