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As a Technical Author, you will create and amend user documentation including Operating Manuals (OM), Maintenance Manuals (MM), Books of Reference (BR) and Advanced Information Leaflets (AIL) as well as internal engineering documentation and JFD publications. You will primarily support the JFD standard products range (consisting of diving sets, rebreathers, Hyperbaric Rescue, etc); however, this can also lead to supporting the wider engineering function.\nWhat you'll be doing:\nCreating and amending OMs, MMs, BRs and AILs.\nUsing Microsoft Word, Adobe FrameMaker and Adobe Acrobat software.\nSourcing technical content for inclusion in manuals by liaison with engineering, production, and external suppliers when necessary.\nLiaising with drafting staff to produce graphical content for inclusion in manuals.\nTaking photos for inclusion in documents.\nProducing deliverables to client requirements including printed matter, Adobe PDF, etc.\nUsing JFD documentation templates.\nFollowing the JFD documentation style.\nFiling document creation and amendment details within the Product Lifecycle Management System (PLM). Our Document Management System (DMS).\nCreating Engineering Change Notes when amending documents to adhere to the Engineering Change Control Process.\nWhat we're looking for:\nTechnical writing qualification or equivalent industry experience.\nMechanical and/or Electrical background.\nExperience of producing documents for companies in the defence, diving or marine sectors.\nSignificant document design and production skills.\nHighly skilled in generating and checking documentation and company publications.\nHighly skilled in the use of documentation packages such as Microsoft Word, Adobe FrameMaker and Adobe Acrobat.\nFamiliarity with Microsoft Word templates and styles.\nKnowledge in the use of graphical packages.\nKnowledge of industry standards for documentation. For example, S1000D, ASD-STE100 and Defence Standard 00-601.\nKnowledge of current and soon to be released documentation packages and add-ons.\nFlexible for travel to local or overseas sites if required.\nExperience with DMSs.\nWhy join us?\nEarly finish on Fridays \nCompetitive salary and benefits package aligned with experience (Private Medical Insurance, Life Assurance, Cycle to work scheme, Company Pension, etc.) \nClear pathways for career development and organisational visibility \nInclusive and supportive culture that values individual contributions \nMeaningful work with impact across safety, innovation, and global operations \nAbout Us:\nJames Fisher is a global engineering services company operating across Energy, Defence, and Maritime Transport. With a strong heritage in maritime operations, we now deliver innovative solutions in challenging environments. Our One James Fisher strategy is focused on building a unified, sustainable business within the Blue Economy, driving progress through technology, expertise, and collaboration.\nVisit our website at: Home | James Fisher and Sons plc\nFor more information about our values and behaviours, follow the link: About us | James Fisher and Sons plc\nJames Fisher Defence (JFD), part of the James Fisher Group, is a global leader in underwater capability, delivering cutting-edge diving, submarine rescue, and hyperbaric solutions to both commercial and defence markets. Operating worldwide, JFD is the foremost provider of submarine rescue services and a trusted name in submarine escape training. We’re also at the forefront of hyperbaric rescue innovation and a leading supplier of advanced diving equipment and saturation systems across the industry. Explore more about JFD\nIf this sounds like the ideal next step in your career, then click ‘apply’ now!\nDue to the volume of applications, we receive for our vacancies, on occasion applications may close before the deadline, so please apply early to avoid disappointment.\nAt James Fisher and Sons, we are committed to taking positive action on diversity and strongly encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds. We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer and recognise that our success is driven by the talent and diversity of our workforce.\nTo support an accessible and inclusive recruitment experience in the UK, we partner with Vercida. 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