Average Technical Author salary in the UK

Technical Author - Contract - Portsmouth Wild Recruitment have a fantastic opportunity as a Technical Author for one of our clients based in Portsmouth. Our client is a leading company in the UK, manufacturing and supplying products of the highest performance and quality. They want to recruit for this full time contract role urgently. Responsibilities: Produce a comprehensive range of OEM manuals.Experience in producing technical documentation.Proficient in conveying technical material clearly and effectively.Ability to assimilate and convey technical material clearly and effectively.Ability to gather technical information and specifications.Proven capability to work efficiently and meet deadlines. About you Detail-oriented professional with excellent problem-solving skills.Strong interpersonal skills for effective teamwork.Understanding of engineering standards in regulated industries.Ability to gain SV clearanceDemonstrable experience in a technical authoring or writing position Please note that no terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate on the grounds of a person's gender, marital status, race, religion, colour, age, disability or sexual orientation. Every candidate will be assessed only in accordance with their merits, qualifications and ability to perform the duties of the job.

Technical Author required for 12 month initial contact with a multi national defence company based out of Stevenage. (Hybrid working). Candidates must be eligible for UK Eyes Only security clearance. Responsibilities: To write technical documentation in Standard Generalised Mark-up Language (SGML), Extensible Mark-up Language (XML) and traditional formats for the Company's products in accordance with individual contractual requirementsTo enable safe and effective operation and repair of the equipment.The role covers the whole product lifecycle through design, development and in-service support. Skillset/experience required: Experienced in the production of technical documentation with a detailed knowledge of MoD publication standards ASD S1000D and AESP.Ideally qualified to HND/HNC or equivalent level in an engineering related subject or ex forces senior technician.Knowledge of SGML editing software (Arbortext Epic), Common Source Data Bases (CSDB for S1000D) and Desktop Publishing systems.Ability to communicate effectively with ILS Managers and Design Engineers.Ability to work independently, taking ownership for packages of work in terms of scheduling and status reporting in order to meet Company and Customer expectations.Demonstrate a writing ability for new, complex and original work.Able to support more than one project at a time. Modis International Ltd acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers in the UK. Modis Europe Ltd provide a variety of international solutions that connect clients to the best talent in the world. For all positions based in Switzerland, Modis Europe Ltd works with its licensed Swiss partner Accurity GmbH to ensure that candidate applications are handled in accordance with Swiss law. Both Modis International Ltd and Modis Europe Ltd are Equal Opportunities Employers. By applying for this role your details will be submitted to Modis International Ltd and/ or Modis Europe Ltd. Our Candidate Privacy Information Statement which explains how we will use your information is available on the Modis website.

Our client is an industry-leading scientific instrument manufacturer, delivering products with wide-reaching applications, including biomaterials, batteries, and medical diagnostics. Seeking an accomplished Author from an engineering or manufacturing environment, you will be ultimately responsible for creating clear, accurate and user-friendly documentation that communicates complex technical information, including written materials, technical specifications, operation procedures and maintenance guides. These will be used to assist end-users and engineers in manufacturing to ensure the effective operation and use of a range of highly technical instrumentation. To be considered for this role, you must have: A degree in any Scientific, Mechanical or Engineering discipline, or equivalent industry experienceExperience within the technical authoring industryThe ability to produce hardcopy/online documentation within a manufacturing environmentExperience using DTP software such as FrameMaker and authoring tools such as MadCap FlareExcellent communication and interpersonal skills In return, you will receive a competitive salary and benefits package, working alongside a highly talented group of Scientists & Engineers. This role is offered on a hybrid basis, but with a strong presence onsite through your initial period to familiarise with the team and business. Apply to VRS to be considered today! Key words: Technical Author, Writer, engineering, manufacturing, scientific, instrumentation, FrameMaker, MadCap Flare, HTML5, Microsoft Visio, Bitmap, Adobe, medical devices, mass spectrometry, automotive, diagnostics, North West, Manchester, Liverpool, Cheshire, VRS8653AW Follow VRS Recruitment on LinkedIn to view all our latest vacancies! Please note that by submitting your application to VRS Ltd your details will be registered with us so that we can contact you about suitable job opportunities now and in future. You may unsubscribe at any time by emailing us directly via our website.