Trainee Technical Author, Aircraft

Trainee Technical Author, Aircraft
Location: Letchworth, Hertfordshire - Hybrid option
Salary: £28 - 30k, DOE + Benefits (Rising to £32 - 34k on qualification)
Hours: 37 hours per week
Contract: Full Time, Permanent
Benefits include:
• Company Pension scheme
• Private Medical Insurance
• Life Assurance
• 23 days Holiday, plus Bank holidays – Increasing to 25 days
• Employee Assistance Programmes
• Benefit Hub discounts
Sonovision UK is a leading provider of Engineering Support Services to clients. Our experts help clients in the Aerospace, Energy, Defence and Commercial Sectors achieve time-to-market objectives and cost goals.
Our people are passionate, dynamic and quality driven, and come from a wide range of backgrounds including the Aviation, Rail, IT, Financial and Defence industries. We believe that understanding the product is fundamental to creating world class documentation. This approach, and an enthusiasm for new technologies, is what brings our customers back to us time and time again.
Trainee Complier / Technical Author - The Role:
If you have recently qualified in an engineering subject or are looking for a new challenge, why not join our team. We are looking for a candidate with a passion for aviation, have an inquisitive nature and a drive to learn.
We offer personal development, helping you grow and reach your full potential.
As a member of our technical publications team, you will support the creation and updates to a suite of technical documentation, gaining invaluable real-world skills and experience.
Tasks and Responsibilities:
• Compiling and maintaining Illustrated Parts Lists from the customer’s engineering database (Bill of Materials, engineering drawings)
• Liaising with the customer’s engineering teams and on-site support teams to resolve technical queries
• Creating technical documentation from individual data modules to full maintenance manuals for a varied range of clients
• Working closely with other Technical Authors and Illustrators
Trainee Complier / Technical Author – Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
You will need to be a graduate that has studied engineering; Aeronautical/Aerospace, Electrical/Electronic or Mechanical Engineering and have an exposure to Technical Publications.
• Aeronautical, Mechanical or Electrical/Electronic Engineering degree or equivalent qualification
• Working with Engineering Drawings, Manufacturer’s Production Processes and 3D models
• A working knowledge or keen interest in the aviation industry
• A working knowledge of Product Lifecycle Management and/or Content Management applications
• Good understanding of Quality Control processes
• An understanding of Simplified Technical English (STE) rules
• A working knowledge of Cortona Rapid Suite, Arbortext Editor or other XML editors / content management systems is an advantage, but training will be provided
The right candidate will have the following skills and background;
• Good understanding of engineering data in a variety of formats from engineering drawings to design reports
• A pro-active approach to problem solving and investigation
• Strong communications skills and ability to work as part of an international team
• The ability to communicate technical information in a clear and concise manner
• The ability to track production of tasks from conception to completion
• The ability to manage multiple tasks at once and providing reports to the Project Coordinator
• The ability to remain flexible and adapt to changing customer requirements
• The ability to work to tight deadlines with minimal supervision
• Initiative, drive and adaptability to build your career, with support from our leaders
• Drive and enthusiasm to achieve customer quality criteria
• A love of learning and of applying new perspectives to your work
Please note: this vacancy is only available to those who have the right to work in the UK without sponsorship and who have lived in the UK for the last 3+ years continuously.
All employees are required to undergo pre-employment screening and must be able to satisfy clearance criteria for UK Security Vetting to CTC Level.
If you feel you have the relevant skills and experience to be successful within this role, click ‘APPLY’ today, forwarding a recent copy of your CV for consideration in the first instance.
No agencies please