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Technical Author

Technical Author

  • Role type : Permanent
  • Location : Suffolk
  • Salary : £30000 - £45000 per annum
  • Sector : Nuclear
  • Ref : BBBH26468
  • Salary: £30000 - £45000 per annum
Astute’s Nuclear team is exclusively partnering with Sonovision, a leading provider of Technical Publications to global OEMs, to recruit a Technical Author for the Nuclear Sector.

The Technical Author role comes with a salary of up to £45,000, private medical insurance, life assurance and various other company benefits.

If you’re an experienced Technical Author, with experience working on Engineering documents and are looking to work for an organisation that puts integrity and people at the forefront of everything it does then submit your CV to apply today.

Responsibilities and duties

Reporting to the Lead Technical Author you will:

  • Develop and maintain various technical documentation, including Operation and Maintenance Manuals, Assembly Procedures, Commissioning Procedures, and System Descriptions.
  • Collaborate with Project Engineers, Technical Authors, CAD Technicians, Document Controllers, and site technicians to ensure accurate documentation for on-site project teams.
  • Support weekly reporting functions and attend progress meetings with stakeholders across the business.
  • Conduct receipt inspections and functional tests to ensure compliance with project requirements.
  • Contribute to project documentation for Plant Operation and Maintenance Instructions, supporting ongoing operational efficiency.
Professional qualifications

We are looking for someone with the following:

  • Minimum of 3 years’ relevant experience within a Nuclear engineering environment.
  • Good understanding of engineering data in a variety of formats from Engineering drawings to Design Reports
  • Adequate competency using different software packages for planning/reporting purposes
  • Ability to track production of tasks from conception to completion
Personal skills

The Technical Author role would suit someone who is:

  • A pro-active thinker that can provide potential solutions
  • Drive and enthusiasm to achieve customer quality criteria
  • Ability to work to deadlines and adhere to schedules
  • Ability to work with a minimum of supervision
  • Current CTC or SC Clearance an advantage
Salary and benefits of the Technical Author role

  • Company pension scheme
  • Private medical insurance
  • Life assurance
  • 23 days holiday, plus bank holidays – Increasing to 25 days
  • Employee assistance programmes
  • Benefit hub discounts
INDNUC

Astute People are acting as an employment agency in relation to this vacancy. We do not discriminate on the grounds of age, race, gender, disability, creed or sexual orientation and comply with all relevant UK legislation. We encourage applications from individuals from all backgrounds but candidates must be able to demonstrate their ability to work in the UK. Astute is also committed to the government’s Disability Confident Employer initiative. We endeavour to get back to everyone, however, if you have not heard anything after 7 days, please consider your application unsuccessful.

To apply for this Technical Author opportunity, please complete the form below. Alternatively, send a copy of your up-to-date CV to gharfield@astutepeople.co.uk or call 02393910016 to speak to Gemma Harfield who can tell you more. You can also connect with Gemma on LinkedIn to view other jobs they are recruiting. View current job vacancies Astute People is recruiting.

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