An opportunity for a Technical Author to join a world leader in Waste Handling Equipment. Our client has already engaged in the delivery of a wide range of high-profile projects for local authorities and national and international Contractors and on the back of this they have recently been awarded another major contract and thus are looking to add a Technical Author on a Permanent basis to their highly experienced team.
The client is a highly successful international business with several manufacturing and service facilities in the UK.
They are the market leaders in terms of innovation, safety, and aftermarket service.
Duties Included for the role of Technical Author :
Create and update technical manuals/documentation.
Compile Technical Construction Files and ensure compliance with relevant standards and legislation.
Create documents for engineering, production, and training teams.
Operate vehicles and equipment to verify documentation accuracy.
Liaise across departments to ensure documentation meets requirements.
Keen to speak to Technical Author’s :
Experience writing technical manuals for machinery with mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems.
Understanding of the Machinery Directive and ISO9001 quality systems.
Experience in Waste Recycling/Yellow Goods or similar industry.
Proficient in Microsoft Office /Autocad.
High Attention to detail.
The offer for the role of Technical Author :
Salary from £40k to £45k DOE.
Flexible working hours.
Pension/Life Insurance.
Health Care Scheme.
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The laboratories team, based in the Princess Margaret Laboratories and Elizabeth Creak Building is a central service support team responsible for the provision of laboratory services to the University.
We ensure the provision of practical classes to taught students and support to research students and staff in four key subject areas: Soils and Environmental Science; Microbiology, Molecular Biology and Animal Health; General Biology; Nutrition. We are a happy team consisting of 12 permanent staff with different professional backgrounds and experiences. We also have two placement students.
Support day-to-day running, safety, and cleanliness of laboratories.
Handle, store, and dispose of biological specimens (fresh, dried, frozen, or preserved) safely and in compliance with regulations.
Maintain and operate biological and analytical equipment following standard operating procedures (SOPs).
Prepare, set up, and clear away materials and specimens for practical classes.
Source and collect teaching materials such as weeds and anatomical specimens.
Liaise with tutors to interpret practical class requests, advise on resources, and manage requisitions.
Assist with and occasionally deliver practical demonstrations.
Support laboratory inductions and basic skills training for students and staff.
Participate in team meetings, health and safety inspections, and daily lock-up routines.
Maintain inventories, procure supplies, and communicate with suppliers and external contacts.
Undertake relevant training and work toward/maintain professional registration (e.g., RSci).
Provide routine technical assistance under supervision.
Follow established procedures for equipment use, safety, and specimen handling.
Assist with class preparation, demonstrations, and simple laboratory analyses.
Support research and teaching activities as directed.
Check and follow risk and COSHH assessments.
Work more independently in managing laboratory operations and resources.
Demonstrate and supervise students during practical classes, explaining methods and underlying theory.
Contribute to developing and adapting techniques for teaching and research.
Support and deliver laboratory inductions and skills training sessions.
Conduct laboratory analyses to a publishable standard.
Advise tutors on class design and resource optimisation.
Take a lead role in laboratory management, including safety, maintenance, and operational planning.
Develop and maintain SOPs; author and approve risk and COSHH assessments.
Supervise placement students and casual staff, including training, task allocation, and performance feedback.
Design and deliver advanced technical training and inductions.
Anticipate and plan for teaching and research needs, managing procurement proactively.
Develop and validate analytical techniques to support research and teaching innovation.
Provide expert advice to academic staff and collaborate across departments and institutions.
Hold or actively maintain professional registration (e.g., RSci).
Training:Over 33 months, you will develop your knowledge and skills in your chosen field to become a leader pushing development, knowledge generation and innovation. You will be provided with 6 hours per week by your employer to conduct learning and training during working hours. This can include theory training (for example, virtual lessons & online learning), alongside practical training (for example shadowing, mentoring, & time spent writing assignments. You’ll be trained by a team of expert tutors from Tiro as well as an experienced workplace mentor at Harper Adams University who, together, will make sure you develop the knowledge, skills, and work habits you’ll need to succeed in your career.Training Outcome:There’s no limit to what you can achieve while working with Harper Adams University. Their team is at the heart of what they do, and they are looking for someone who wants to play a key part in that long term. As a successful applicant, you have the potential to secure a full-time position with the business at the end of your apprenticeship. Through practical ‘on-the-job’ training you’ll have the opportunity to learn new skills to provide competency and responsibility in carrying out testing and to help develop your career. You can look forward to a range of potential career paths in industries such as construction, engineering, aerospace, automotive or research and development. There is a growing demand for skilled professionals who can ensure the quality and reliability of materials used in various sectors! Employer Description:Harper Adams University is a welcoming, forward-thinking community of over 600 employees working together to create real, lasting impact – ensuring that everyone, everywhere, can access sustainable food, land, and animal systems. Our work contributes directly to planetary health, animal welfare and ultimately human wellbeing. We’re passionate about what we do – and about the people we do it with.
We are deeply committed to the wellbeing and development of our colleagues. Our annual employee survey consistently tells us that staff are proud to work here, feel trusted to do their jobs, and are supported by their managers. Our inclusive and empowering culture is one of the many reasons our people stay, grow, and thrive.
Harper Adams is the UK’s leading specialist institution serving the agri-food, animal wellbeing, engineering and land management sectors. We are a world-respected provider of industry-led education and research in food production and technology, animal health, environmental sustainability and sustainable business. Our work is grounded through partnerships – with more than 1,100 organisations in the UK and beyond – that fuel our research, shape our teaching, and deliver genuine impact.
Our rural campus near Newport in Shropshire is supported by a growing site in Telford, offering a range of housing options and excellent rail and road connections to the West Midlands and beyond. We’ve invested more than £50 million in our estate in the last decade – including leading-edge teaching, research and veterinary facilities, modern laboratories, and a purpose-built Veterinary Services Centre. Our commercial farm spans 494 hectares and plays an active role in our education, research, and knowledge exchange.
We are proud to be the UK’s highest-ranked small specialist provider for the agri-food and animal wellbeing sectors, consistently delivering the largest cohort of graduates into these industries – with over 97 per cent going directly into employment. We currently welcome over 3,000 full- and part-time students across undergraduate and postgraduate courses, including subjects like agricultural engineering, veterinary nursing, business, land and property management, and veterinary medicine and surgery – the latter delivered through the Harper & Keele Veterinary School, established in 2020.Working Hours :Term time only, working 32 weeks per year.
37 hours per week.
Monday - Friday, 9am - 5pm (flexibility required).Skills: Communication skills,Attention to detail,Problem solving skills,Administrative skills,Logical,Team working....Read more...
