Job Specifications

TECHNICAL WRITER

Reporting To:
Sales Director

Scope:
To be able to communicate technical messages to specific audience at levels that the user can fully understand. This involves interpreting TMD Technology then designing and writing the documentation.
The information will be presented through an instruction manual, technical report, technical proposal, leaflet, CD Rom or other media such as video, and PowerPoint presentations.

The work of the technical writer provides one of the interfaces between TMD and the user of the product. It should allow the user to understand the system or product and to some extent help to trouble shoot any problems that may arise without the recourse to TMD.

Main Duties:

Researching and information gathering
Understanding TMD’s systems and products for which the documentation is to be prepared.
Gathering and analysing the information needs of the user

Communicating and collaborating
Attending team planning/briefing meetings
Questioning TMD engineers and managers to clarify technical issues and obtain information.
Satisfying user requirements by liasing with the in-house subject matter experts and the sales and marketing team.
Working with the publicity department for any translations, printing or service providers.

Writing and editing context
Writing, editing, and presenting information in clear and simple English to fit with an agreed style, making sure that the information is organised effectively.
Preparing or coordinating illustrations.
Indexing and cataloguing material.
Copy-editing the work of colleagues within TMD.

Managing Projects
Planning and managing the written project
Creating work schedules and working on and managing multiple projects simultaneously.

Continuing Professional Development
Keeping up to date with the development and trends in the industry and attending training courses as required.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Other Requirements:

Qualified in the subject area of English Writing/Drawing

Other requirements:

Experience working in an Aerospace or defence/security company

Company Benefits:

Contributory Pension Scheme (6% ER, 4% EE) with additional life cover
25 days paid holiday
Company Sick Pay
Personal Accident Insurance
Training: external and internal
Employee Assistance Programme (also for direct relatives)
Discount RAC Cover
Discounted Insurance (home, travel etc)
Discounted Gym Membership

If you are interested we would be pleased to receive your details in application. Please send your CV to:

HR Department
TMD Technologies Limited
Swallowfield Way, Hayes
Middlesex UB3 1DQ, UK

Alternatively, fax 020 8581 5010, email us at hr@tmd.co.uk or call 020 8573 5555 for an application form.

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