Trainee Technical Author

Are you an Aerospace Engineer or Technical Author looking for an exciting new opportunity? Join us as part of Allan Webb's Technical Publications Department.

Competitive Salary + great Benefits Package & company culture. Hybrid working (you may be required to attend our Yeovil Office occasionally).

What will the role involve:

• Creating, editing and maintaining technical documents, including Component Maintenance Manuals (CMM), Aircraft Maintenance Manuals (AMM) and Illustrated Parts Catalogues (IPC) in EAGLE/EPS.
• Taking ownership for activities under your control whilst complying with the requirements set out in the Allan Webb Ltd Quality Management system and Allan Webb Ltd Health and Safety Manual.
• Populating illustrated Parts Data in EAGLE.
• Producing technical documentation to the required quality and specifications in EPS.
• Ensuring quality control of documentation in accordance with applicable technical authoring specifications and standards.
• Maintaining records and files of all versions and revisions in conjunction with document control.
• Supporting the timely delivery of the agreed updates/creation of Publications and IP technical data to meet the requirements of all stakeholders.
• Producing technical information to the correct standard within the timeframe allocated by the statement of work.

Reporting to the relevant Platform Lead author but also involved in direct working relationships with the other platform authors.

Who are we looking for?

• A motivated and highly experienced candidate with HNC level or equivalent in a relevant aviation related subject.
• Alternatively, to have completed a recognised engineering apprenticeship followed by a period of employment in all aspects of aircraft maintenance and overhaul, sufficient to gain the necessary practical experience for the job role.
• Good working knowledge of the Microsoft Office programmes.
• Excellent inter-personal skills.
• Ability to work to changing deadlines under pressure.
• Flexibility to work under your own initiative as well as part of a dynamic team.
• A knowledge of EAGLE/EPS is desired but not essential.
• A knowledge of aircraft is desired but not essential.
• A working knowledge of Supportability and Air Publication specifications e.g. ASD S1000D (Issue 2.1 and 2.2), Def-Stan 00-60, S2000M.
• A working knowledge of Simplified Technical English (ASD-STE-100).
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings.

What Allan Webb can offer:

• Self-development, learning from experienced team members.
• Comprehensive benefits package that includes agile remote working arrangements.
• Regular training & personal development reviews.
• Investment in professional qualifications and training.
• Mentoring and coaching programmes.
• Inclusive and supportive work environment.
• Active ED&I networks and initiatives.
• Electric car scheme.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Access to Perkbox (providing over 9,000 rewards and benefits).
• EAP - a confidential 24/7 service.
• Employee Referral Bonus [£1,000 following probation].
• 33 days annual leave (including Bank Holidays).
• Option to purchase additional annual leave.
• Payment for Professional Membership.

More about Allan Webb:

At Allan Webb Ltd, we are a leading engineering consultancy with over 60 years of experience delivering asset optimisation services to clients across the defence, government, energy, pharmaceutical, and aerospace sectors, both in the UK and internationally. We’re committed to conducting all our activities ethically, with a strong focus on human rights, sustainability, and social responsibility. Our Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) policy reflects this commitment, ensuring we operate in a way that positively impacts both society and the environment. We truly champion agile working, believing that flexibility and wellbeing empower our people to perform at their best. What’s more, we are proud supporters of the Armed Forces community, and we foster an inclusive, innovative workplace where individuals and teams can thrive.

Please note, you will require to hold British citizenship and the right to work in the UK. The successful candidate will also be required to hold SC level security clearance.

Allan Webb Ltd are equal opportunities employers, value diversity and are strongly committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all employees and all applicants for employment. Equal opportunities are the only acceptable way to conduct business, and we believe that the more inclusive our environments are, the better our work will be.