Document Specialist

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.

Ad ID: 5417979913