Senior Technical Author

Location: Southend-on-Sea
Department: Engineering - Product Support
Reporting to: Technical Publications Supervisor
Salary: Up to 39,520 (dependent on experience)

We are seeking an experienced Senior Technical Author to join our Engineering Product Support team in Southend-on-Sea. This role is responsible for creating, maintaining, and improving technical publications for aircraft seating and galley products, ensuring compliance with industry standards, customer requirements, and internal quality expectations.

• Create, revise, and maintain technical publications, including Component Maintenance Manuals (CMMs) and Illustrated Parts Catalogues (IPCs).

• Ensure compliance with industry standards such as ATA Spec 100, ATA iSpec 2200, S1000D, and Simplified Technical English (ASD-STE
  100).

• Update documentation to reflect design modifications, engineering changes, and customer feedback.

• Produce technical illustrations using CAD data and 2D illustration software.

• Proofread and quality-check documentation to ensure accuracy, clarity, and consistency.

• Support electronic distribution of technical publications internally and to customers.

• Liaise with external subcontractors regarding content, formatting, and quality.

• Support team members and contribute to a safe, organised working environment.

• Undertake other reasonable duties as required.

Essential:

• Educated to A-Level standard (or equivalent).

• Experience with in a technical, engineering, or manufacturing environment.

• Strong technical writing, editing, and proofreading skills with excellent attention to detail.

• Ability to research, structure, and interpret complex technical information.

• Proficient in MS Office and general IT systems.

• Ability to manage workloads and meet deadlines.

• Must have the right to work in the UK without the need for employer sponsorship.

Desirable:

• Experience producing aerospace technical publications.

• Knowledge of ATA iSpec 2200, S1000D, and Simplified Technical English.

• Experience with structured authoring tools (e.g. Adobe Frame Maker).

• Experience creating technical illustrations (e.g. Iso Draw).

• Practical experience in an engineering or maintenance environment.

• Experience with databases (e.g. Access or SQL).