Senior Technical Documentation Author in Merthyr Tydfil

General Dynamics Land Systems is on the look-out for a full-time Senior Technical Documentation Author to join our Engineering Team, based in Merthyr Tydfil. The successful and inclusive candidate will earn a favourable salary of £57,000 to £60,000 based on experience and potential. This is an ideal role for someone who has a proactive and positive mindset and a keen desire to grow professionally.

Joining an established team, the successful candidate will have extensive knowledge in the production and maintenance of IETPs and current MOD Land Environment Publications. The role involves leading a team to achieve challenging deadlines, within a continuous improvement discipline to improve the ability to deliver under pressure. The candidate will be required to work across geographical and cultural divides to draw together a comprehensive support solution for the vehicle programme.

If you were already working in this position, this is what you would have been working on this week:

• Thorough working knowledge of the EAGLE Suite of applications and AESP production, structure and standards.
• Delivery of quality assured IETPs and other publications to schedule and required standards.
• Provide a qualitative service to Support Engineering to ensure that all Technical Publication deliveries are met in support of GDLS‑UK SV Program requirements.
• Producing IETP and other formats documentation in line with the contractual requirements of the programme.
• Lead on technical publications discipline to produce IETPs in line with project demands and deadlines.
• Lead on Technical approval and rejections.
• Manipulation of data to produce various reports and managerial aids.
• Day to day support and technical leadership for the Technical Publications Team (Illustrators and Authors) both in the UK and remotely Canada and Spain.
• Technical Publications Subject Matter Expert to the SV Program.
• Planning, directing, controlling, and monitoring all Technical Publications and IETP activities in support of the SV program.

To apply for this role, you will require the following:

• Thorough working knowledge of the EAGLE Logistic Support Analysis (LSA) database, PDM Software and the Common Source Database (CSDB) on the Raytheon EAGLE Publishing System (EPS) within a Defence or Engineering sector.
• Thorough understanding and working knowledge of DEF STAN 00-600, S1000D and use of ASD Simplified Technical English (STE).
• A good understanding of current MoD (Tri‑Service) publications.
• Ability to work independently on own initiative as well as within the team environment.
• Thorough working knowledge of modern IT working practices.
• Excellent communications, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Experience of tailoring working practices / processes to satisfy contractual requirements.
• Prepare written technical reports.
• Hold or be capable of holding security clearance up to the level of SECRET.
• Familiarity with current British Army tracked and wheeled vehicles.
• Familiar with relevant Defence Standards, DLF, Military Standards and EC Directives.
• Ability to work under pressure in a complex and rapidly changing environment.
• Flexible working habits.

Our Company Benefits:

• A flexible benefits scheme - allowing you to adapt your benefits to suit yours and your family's needs.
• A personalised career development plan, alongside regular progress reviews - supporting and valuing your progression within the Company.
• Professional training and development courses, both internal and external - allowing you to reach your full potential.
• A flexible working environment where your contributions are recognised and rewarded, which includes compressed hours, reduced hours and job share.
• A Company sports and social club, offering events at discounted prices - giving you the opportunity to meet and socialise with your fellow colleagues outside the workplace.

About General Dynamics UK:

General Dynamics Land Systems is a global leader in providing products and support across the full spectrum of combat vehicles. Our global team has more than 6,000 employees working towards creating a diverse product portfolio delivering best‑in‑class capability to Armed Forces communities worldwide. In the UK, we employ more than 750 people and are leading the way in Armoured Fighting Vehicles and sustainment services.

We believe in maintaining a diverse workplace - inclusive of beliefs, cultural background, job experiences, thoughts and ideas. If who we are and what we do resonates with you, we invite you to join our high performance team. As part of our commitment to inclusion and diversity we welcome in particular applications from women, members of the LGBTQIA+ community and ethnic minority groups. We are a Disability Confident Employer, as such we offer an interview to disabled people who meet the minimum criteria for the job.

At General Dynamics Land Systems, we strive to be champions who drive diversity, equity and inclusion. We are committed to our values and beliefs to provide a healthy and secure working environment that empowers team members to build careers that reward. We are focused on supporting an inclusive company that recognizes the value in creating a dynamic team that is diverse.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, General Dynamics Land Systems ("GDLS") provides all persons with equal opportunity and access to all aspects of employment process, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, marital status, age, disability, status as a protected veteran, or membership in any group protected by federal, state, or local anti‑discrimination laws.