Technical Author in Reading

We’re recruiting a Technical Author to prepare and present technical information that helps others understand the background, risk, safety, justification and step-by-step engineering sequence behind operations, plant and procedures. This is a long-term contract role with a mix of office and site work, giving you the chance to see the work you document in practice.

Document origination and retention

• Prepare method statements, risk assessments, inspection and test plans, lift plans, system information sheets, maintenance instructions and change control documentation
• Proof-read and comment on FATs, SATs and requirements documents (VVRM, MDAL)
• Plan the order and sequence of information, using recognised standards for layout and illustration
• Proof and edit your own work, and that of colleagues, to keep information accurate and consistent
• Index and catalogue documents so they can be stored safely and retrieved efficiently

Technical liaison and support

• Work with engineering, site and project teams to gather the technical requirements behind each document
• Support project team members, subcontractors, suppliers and clients
• Contribute to technical and project meetings, and help prepare tenders and bids
• Respond to technical enquiries with accurate, well-sourced information

Commercial awareness and technical competency

• Keep schedules on track and report progress and changes accurately
• Keep your own technical knowledge current through continuing professional development
• Share knowledge and coach or mentor colleagues

Essential

• Qualified to ONC or equivalent in engineering, communication or a related subject
• Proven ability to create and develop working documentation for instructions, justifications and process or procedural change
• Minimum of four years in a similar role within a radiological processing or waste handling environment
• Experience editing and proof-reading the work of others
• Proven ability to network with internal and external team members and client representatives to keep terminology and documentation fit for purpose
• Competent in MS Office
• Able to organise and prioritise your own work
• Experience maintaining databases and physical records and files
• DV clearance, or eligibility to obtain it

Desirable

• HND or degree in engineering
• Membership of a relevant technical or professional body
• IOSH Managing Safely or Level 2 Health and Safety in the Workplace (training will be provided where needed)
• Familiarity with strict cataloguing, recording and indexing systems
• Experience delivering to tight timescales and accuracy standards across several projects at once
• Experience working to LOLER and an awareness of BS 7121
• Knowledge of ISO 9001, 14001 and 45001

• Location: Aldermaston, hybrid with 2 to 3 days a week on site
• Working pattern: 9-day fortnight
• Long-term contract, outside IR35
• Competitive rate
• SC Clearance Essential - with eligibility to obtain DV