Jobs
>
Bristol

    Technical Author - Bristol, United Kingdom - Knewin

    Knewin
    Knewin Bristol, United Kingdom

    2 weeks ago

    Knewin background
    Description

    We are excited to announce a new job opportunity at our Bristol site We are currently seeking a skilled Technical Author for 12 months FTC to join our successful and rapidly expanding global organization. As a Technical Author, your role will involve researching and analyzing complex technical information to create technical documents that enable customers to operate specific equipment safely and efficiently or to increase their knowledge of a particular technology.

    Key Responsibilities:

    • Produce, develop, and maintain clear and concise technical documentation to support our high-tech product range for our systems.
    • Research, analyse and understand the technology and applications for which documentation will be produced.
    • Collaborate with engineers and managers to clarify any technical queries.
    • Produce and provide any photographs or illustrations required.
    • Liaise with subject-matter experts, including Sales and Marketing colleagues, to generate documentation for project launches and internal/external customer support.
    • Test and update the written material with users.
    • Maintain robust documentation systems, including version control, editing and accuracy, keeping up to date with the latest technology and products.
    • Ensure technical information is organised, managed and published as per the required timescales
    • Upload master files to the server and download them for translation into different languages.
    • Direct and coordinate external providers, where applicable, such as printers, translators, etc., to ensure product integrity.
    • Demonstrable exemplary technical writing capability
    • Excellent technical comprehension, including the ability to understand the detailed function and performance of complex products and systems.

    Education/Qualifications:

    • A recognised technical authoring qualification (ISCT, NVQ, Diploma, etc.) degree or equivalent.
    • High level of competence using MadCap Flare.
    • High level of competence using other PC-based applications for desktop publishing, photo editing / digital imaging software. Proficient with Microsoft office Excel.
    • Ideally, your background will be in either the semiconductor, electro-mechanical or scientific sector, as experience or writing documentation for scientific instrumentation is highly desirable
    • Demonstratable experience in a technical author role.

    Professional Skills/Abilities:

    • High levels of technical writing capabilities and an ability to understand the function and performance of products
    • Good proofreading skills
    • The ability to research and analyse complex technical information.
    • The ability to follow company documentation procedures and corporate style.
    • Understanding of manufacturing and design practices and processes.
    • Experience in presenting information for training, installation, and maintenance purposes.
    • Ability to deliver to deadlines.
    • Ability to communicate and have discussions at a technical level.
    • High levels of accuracy and attention to detail.

    Personal Qualities:

    • Excellent interpersonal skills to facilitate the flow of information with engineers, technicians, and manufacturing staff.
    • Excellent and clear written and spoken communication skills.
    • Detail conscious, systematic and thorough.
    • A good team player.
    • Excellent problem-solving ability and attention to detail.
    • Able and willing to travel on occasion

    At Oxford Instruments Plasma Technology, we provide tools for the engineering of micro- and nano-structures, with customers using our process solutions to research and produce materials and semiconductors vital for everything from medical devices and diagnostics, to electric cars and quantum computers.

    Benefits:

    In addition to a competitive starting salary,Oxford Instrumentsalso offers structured career development opportunities, an excellent work-life balance, private healthcare, a share incentive plan,25 days annual leave, half-days on Fridays, a defined contribution Group Personal Pension Plan, and a flexible benefits package that you can tailor to your requirements.

    If you're interested in this, please apply with your updated CV.

    Follow us at or

    #LI-Hybrid#LI-AC1

    All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or disability. We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and would ask you to get in touch if you are concerned about any barriers you feel you may be facing in your application process with us.

    Note to recruitment agencies: Oxford Instruments operates a Preferred Supplier List, and we do not accept unsolicited agency CVs. Please do not forward candidate details in response to this advert, or to any Oxford Instruments employees or other company locations. Oxford Instruments is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited CVs.

    #J-18808-Ljbffr
  • Morson Talent

    Technical Author

    2 days ago

    Morson Talent Bristol, United Kingdom Full time

    Morson are currently recruiting for an Aerospace Technical Author. This is a HYBRID role where you will be required to be on site for 60% of the time across the week. Based with a world leaving aerospace manufacturers in Filton Bristol. This is initially an 8 month contract altho ...

  • Guidant Global

    Technical Author

    2 days ago

    Guidant Global Bristol, United Kingdom Full time

    Job Title: Technical Author · Location: Airbus, Filton · Accountabilities · Technical\/Authoring activities · Subcontracting activities management · Validation & Verification activities · Design criteria management · Customer relationship & support · Main Activities · Technical A ...

  • Cirrus Selection

    Technical Author

    4 days ago

    Cirrus Selection Bristol, United Kingdom

    **Technical Author** · **Location: Bristol** · **Salary**: Up to £43,000 depending on experience · **Package Includes**: · - Company bonus of up to £2,500 (based on company performance and will vary year to year) · - Pension of maximum total (employer and employee) contribution o ...

  • Mane Contract Services Limited

    Technical Author

    1 week ago

    Mane Contract Services Limited Bristol, United Kingdom

    Reference: BBBH34869_ · Posted: 13/04/2024 · **£ £ per annum** · *** · **Bristol** · *** · **Permanent** · **Defence** · We are looking for authoring specialists to join the technical publications department to support and develop complex engineering documentation. You will work ...

  • Flatirons Solutions

    Technical Author

    1 week ago

    Flatirons Solutions Bristol, United Kingdom

    Want to work with technology? Want to work with the biggest Airlines in the world? Joining our **Aerospace Technical Publications** team will see you working with global colleagues, using cutting edge technology to support our Aerospace customers. Airlines have invested in Flatir ...

  • MBDA

    Technical Author

    3 days ago

    MBDA Bristol, United Kingdom

    **_Bristol_** · **MBDA is a leading defence organisation. We are proud of the role we play in supporting the Armed Forces who protect our nations. We partner with governments to work together towards a common goal, defending our freedom.**Salary**: Up to £45,000 depending on expe ...

  • Capgemini Engineering

    Technical Author

    1 week ago

    Capgemini Engineering Bristol, United Kingdom

    **At Capgemini Engineering, the world leader in engineering services, we bring together a global team of engineers, scientists, and architects to help the world's most innovative companies unleash their potential. From autonomous cars to life-saving robots, our digital and softwa ...

  • Mane Contract Services

    Technical Author

    1 week ago

    Mane Contract Services Bristol, United Kingdom

    Job Description · We are looking for authoring specialists to join the technical publications department to support and develop complex engineering documentation. You will work as part of a team that analyses, develops and delivers the technical publications for a complex portfol ...

  • Mane Contract Services

    Technical Author

    1 week ago

    Mane Contract Services Bristol, United Kingdom

    We are looking for authoring specialists to join the technical publications department to support and develop complex engineering documentation. You will work as part of a team that analyses, develops and delivers the technical publications for a complex portfolio of products. · ...

  • Thorn SDS

    Technical Author

    3 days ago

    Thorn SDS Corsham, United Kingdom

    **Role: LAD&T Technical Author (Incident Response)** · **Location: Corsham / Hybrid (Full time with 2-3 days p/w onsite)** · **Contract: Fixed Term Contract Jan 2024- Mar 2024 (possible extension / perm)** · **Salary: £45k - £50k p/a FTE** · **Overview of Role** · Thorn SDS are a ...

  • Mane Contract Services

    Technical Author

    1 week ago

    Mane Contract Services Bristol, United Kingdom Full time

    We are looking for authoring specialists to join the technical publications department to support and develop complex engineering documentation. You will work as part of a team that analyses, develops and delivers the technical publications for a complex portfolio of products.Ben ...

  • yolk recruitment

    Technical Author

    1 day ago

    yolk recruitment Bristol, United Kingdom Contract, Full time

    Technical Author · Filton (Hybrid 60% Onsite) · £48 / Hour (Inside IR35) · 6 Months (Possible Extension) · Position Overview · Our client is global leader in aeronautics, space, and related services, committed to providing innovative solutions to customers worldwide. They are ded ...

  • MBDA UK Ltd

    Technical Author

    2 days ago

    MBDA UK Ltd Bristol, United Kingdom

    Bristol · MBDA is a leading defence organisation. We are proud of the role we play in supporting the Armed Forces who protect our nations. We partner with governments to work together towards a common goal, defending our freedom. Salary: Up to £45,000 depending on experience · ...

  • Oxford Instruments Plc

    Technical Author

    1 week ago

    Oxford Instruments Plc Bristol, United Kingdom

    We are excited to announce a new job opportunity at our Bristol site We are currently seeking a skilled Technical Author for 12 months FTC to join our successful and rapidly expanding global organization. As a Technical Author, your role will involve researching and analyzing com ...

  • yolk recruitment

    Technical Author

    1 day ago

    yolk recruitment Bristol, United Kingdom Contract

    Technical AuthorFilton (Hybrid 60% Onsite)£48 / Hour (Inside IR35)6 Months (Possible Extension)Position OverviewOur client is global leader in aeronautics, space, and related services, committed to providing innovative solutions to customers worldwide. They are dedicated to advan ...

  • Mane Contract Services

    Technical Author

    1 week ago

    Mane Contract Services Bristol, United Kingdom

    We are looking for authoring specialists to join the technical publications department to support and develop complex engineering documentation. You will work as part of a team that analyses, develops and delivers the technical publications for a complex portfolio of products.Ben ...

  • Energy Jobline CVL

    Technical Author

    1 week ago

    Energy Jobline CVL Bristol, United Kingdom

    Your experience working as a Technical Author or Technical Writing will make a real impact for our client. · Due to our client experiencing a long sustained period of growth a number of opportunities have arisen in the transforming Technical Publications department. The purpose ...

  • MBDA

    Technical Author

    1 week ago

    MBDA Bristol (City Centre), United Kingdom OTHER

    Bristol · MBDA is a leading defence organisation. We are proud of the role we play in supporting the Armed Forces who protect our nations. We partner with governments to work together towards a common goal, defending our freedom.Salary:Up to £45,000 depending on experience · Wha ...

  • GKN Aerospace

    Technical Authority

    1 week ago

    GKN Aerospace Bristol, United Kingdom

    GKN Aerospace is reimagining air travel: going further, faster and greener And we're committed to putting sustainability at the centre of everything we do, opening up and protecting our planet. With over 15,000 employees across 41 manufacturing sites in 12 countries we serve over ...

  • Babcock International Group

    Technical Design Authority

    1 week ago

    Babcock International Group Bristol, United Kingdom Full time / Permanent

    Job Title: Technical Design Authority - IT Infrastructure · Location: Ashton Vale, Bristol + Hybrid Working Arrangement · Compensation: Competitive Salary + Benefits · Role Type: Full time / Permanent · Role ID: SF · At Babcock we're working to create a safe and secure world, t ...