Our client has an opportunity for a Technical Author to join them on a contract basis for an initial 12 months, with potential to extend on a 6- or 12-month rolling requirement.Role: Technical Author Location: Stevenage Hourly Rate: Up to 43 per hour via Umbrella, inside Ir35 Hours: Full Time / Mon-Fri / flexibility to work some overtime and weekends as the project requires. - Role uses a blend of remote and onsite. We expect site attendance to be flexible and when necessary - 2-4 days per month estimation.Clearance: Full SC required to startWhat you''ll be doing:To write technical documentation in Standard Generalised Mark-up Language (SGML), Extensible Mark-up Language (XML) and traditional formats for the Company''s products in accordance with individual contractual requirementsTo enable safe and effective operation and repair of the equipment.The role covers the whole product lifecycle through design, development and in-service support.Requirements:Experienced in the production of technical documentation with a detailed knowledge of MoD publication standards ASD S1000D and AESP.Qualified to HND/HNC or equivalent level in an engineering related subject or ex forces senior technician.Knowledge of SGML editing software (Arbortext Epic), Common Source Data Bases (CSDB for S1000D) and Desktop Publishing systems.Ability to communicate effectively with ILS Managers and Design Engineers.Ability to work independently, taking ownership for packages of work in terms of scheduling an