Job Description

An opportunity has arisen for the position of Trainee Technical Author carrying out updates to technical publications within the Allan Webb Ltd office in Barrow-in-Furness.

The role will consist of the following:

Accountability

To the relevant Technical Publications Manager for the successful completion of technical authoring tasks as assigned within the team in accordance with project or customer requirements.

Role Responsibilities (once training complete)

Evaluate and appraise source technical information supplied by the customer. Estimate, plan and produce technical information in accordance with appropriate standards and specifications relevant to the project or customer requirements. Self-development, learn from experienced team members. When appropriate, oversee and provide guidance to other team members and peers on matters of publication, including training, technical accuracy and compliance with specifications. Undertake day-to-day activities with occasional immediate supervision, non-routine activities may require direct support and guidance. Carry out a peer review of author deliverables. Work as an effective team member. Contribute to team decisions. Contribute to team planning, risk management, quality and business continuity planning. Ensure work done is compliant with the relevant regulations and governance processes as specific in the appropriate project and technical plans. Raise issues of concern regarding product safety, regulatory compliance, or technical risk to the attention of Line Management. Engage in appropriate processes to support and manage their own development

and professionalism.
Liaise with customers and information suppliers as appropriate. Appropriately liaise with Technical Illustrators as appropriate.

Qualifications/Experience

Ideally a person with an engineering qualification in a Mechanical or Electrical discipline. Possess good IT skills in an MS Office environment. The ability to produce and/or amend engineering drawings would be an advantage. A working knowledge of naval engineering would be an advantage Ability to work under your own initiative.

Training

An approved industry recognised Technical Authoring course will be made available for the successful candidate.