Job Description
Kinetic PLC are delighted to be assisting with the recruitment of a Document Specialist to support an engineering specifications team as part of a company-wide rebranding project. This is a site-based contract role in Leicester, where you will be responsible for controlling changes to company documentation and preparing technical materials for re-release within the organisation's SAP document control system.
The work is not highly technical but requires a methodical and detail-oriented approach to review and update the technical library in line with the rebranding requirements.
Working Arrangement
Site-based role in Leicester
Not remote or hybrid - candidates must be able to commute to site
Assignment & Pay
Contract duration: 6-8 months
Start date: ASAP
30 per hour
Key Duties
Control and manage updates to company documentation as part of a rebranding programme
Work through the organisation's technical library to update and prepare documents for re-release
Upload and manage documentation within the SAP document control system
Ensure documentation is written and formatted to support multi-language translation
Manage multiple documentation updates and prioritise workloads across projects
Estimate timescales for documentation updates and deliver work within agreed deadlines
Maintain accuracy and consistency across engineering and technical documentation
Skills & Experience Required
2+ years' experience as a Technical Writer within a manufacturing or engineering environment
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Strong attention to detail and a methodical approach to documentation management
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
Excellent command of English and the ability to write in Simplified Technical English to facilitate translation
Very good working knowledge of Adobe Framemaker, including graphics handling and multi-chapter book construction
Good working knowledge of Microsoft Word, XML, and Content Models
Understanding of Content Reuse, Content Management Systems, and Computer Aided Translation systems
Strong time-management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities
Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college, or substantial experience within the Engineering/Technology industry
What's in it for you?
Opportunity to support a major documentation rebranding project within an engineering environment
Work within a structured engineering documentation team
Competitive 30 per hour contract rate
Gain experience working with SAP document control systems and large-scale documentation updates
Kinetic PLC is a Recruitment Consultancy with over 40 years' experience delivering staffing solutions to the engineering, manufacturing, and technical industries. All applications are handled in the strictest confidence. Those not meeting the full criteria may not be contacted, but CVs will be retained for future roles.
The work is not highly technical but requires a methodical and detail-oriented approach to review and update the technical library in line with the rebranding requirements.
Working Arrangement
Site-based role in Leicester
Not remote or hybrid - candidates must be able to commute to site
Assignment & Pay
Contract duration: 6-8 months
Start date: ASAP
30 per hour
Key Duties
Control and manage updates to company documentation as part of a rebranding programme
Work through the organisation's technical library to update and prepare documents for re-release
Upload and manage documentation within the SAP document control system
Ensure documentation is written and formatted to support multi-language translation
Manage multiple documentation updates and prioritise workloads across projects
Estimate timescales for documentation updates and deliver work within agreed deadlines
Maintain accuracy and consistency across engineering and technical documentation
Skills & Experience Required
2+ years' experience as a Technical Writer within a manufacturing or engineering environment
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Strong attention to detail and a methodical approach to documentation management
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
Excellent command of English and the ability to write in Simplified Technical English to facilitate translation
Very good working knowledge of Adobe Framemaker, including graphics handling and multi-chapter book construction
Good working knowledge of Microsoft Word, XML, and Content Models
Understanding of Content Reuse, Content Management Systems, and Computer Aided Translation systems
Strong time-management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities
Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college, or substantial experience within the Engineering/Technology industry
What's in it for you?
Opportunity to support a major documentation rebranding project within an engineering environment
Work within a structured engineering documentation team
Competitive 30 per hour contract rate
Gain experience working with SAP document control systems and large-scale documentation updates
Kinetic PLC is a Recruitment Consultancy with over 40 years' experience delivering staffing solutions to the engineering, manufacturing, and technical industries. All applications are handled in the strictest confidence. Those not meeting the full criteria may not be contacted, but CVs will be retained for future roles.
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