Automotive Service Communications Author

Automotive Service Communications Author

Up to £35k

Based:

Gaydon, Warwickshire

Type:

Full-time, permanent

Do you have a strong knowledge of modern vehicle systems? A high level of detail, writing, and presentation skills?

My client is seeking a Service Communications Author who will be the link between engineering and the

Aftersales dealer network. Following the launch of new vehicles, technical scenarios are identified by engineering and communicated to the Service Communications team, should the dealer network require notification. You will be responsible for understanding, developing and authoring technical documentation with a particular focus on the end consumers within the dealer network.

You will join a business who deliver technical publications for a range of leading automotive, aerospace, rail, industrial, construction and agricultural manufacturing customers.

We are interested in dynamic, engaging individuals with relevant qualifications and/or experience in related software engineering, vehicle and master technician, electrical integration, mechanical, diagnostic, or technical documentation fields.

Who We're Looking For

Strong automotive system knowledge and hands on experience is a must. Electric and Hybrid knowledge would be an advantage.
Highly detail orientated and able to prepare technical documentation to exacting quality standards.
Eloquence - a high level of English language, writing, spelling and punctuation skills.
Very good communication and professionalism to liaise with all levels of personnel.
Organised and accustomed to managing multiple high-profile projects in parallel.
Presentation skills - comfortable to prepare and present business cases to the senior team using Microsoft PowerPoint.
Proactive, flexible, ability to work independently and solve problems to deliver solutions is essential.
Technical authoring competence or experience would be advantageous.
Experience with CAD, HTML, XML and authoring software is desirable. However, training can be provided.

Key Responsibilities

Information gathering - following a request for technical documentation, you must gather all relevant information and demonstrate an understanding of the topic.
Technical documentation - produce and maintain documentation in the desired format based on the communication type against quality standards.
Digital content - utilise illustrations, physical imagery, CAD and rendered graphics throughout technical documentation to provide the highest level of information delivery.
Validation - confirm the information authored is correct through digital sign off.
Communication - notify key stakeholders, present in detail where required and ensure that communication both internally and externally is clear and concise.
Engineering Changes - react in a timely manner to update technical documentation following change always ensuring correctness.
Deliver on time - meet deadlines against KPI's and delivery of technical documentation vs legislative standards.
Data Analysis - Obtain and analyse data for vehicles in field to support decision-making and confirm affected vehicles against dealer facing campaigns.

We are passionate about innovation and work collaboratively to give our very best to our staff and customers. Job satisfaction, wellbeing and career progression are top of our list for our employees. Joining our dynamic, ambitious and friendly team you'll be empowered to fulfil your potential and be part of an inclusive culture that values diversity and rewards innovation, hard work, integrity, and merit.

We have an excellent Company Benefits package that focuses on employee reward and wellbeing:

Private Medical Insurance
Company pension
25 days annual leave + bank holidays
Hybrid working - minimum of 3 days onsite
Long Service Award scheme
Enhanced maternity pay
Subsidized eye tests
CAD-IT Mental Health & Wellbeing Support Group for more information please call David Bates @ ARM on (phone number removed)

Disclaimer:

This vacancy is being advertised by either Advanced Resource Managers Limited, Advanced Resource Managers IT Limited or Advanced Resource Managers Engineering Limited ("ARM"). ARM is a specialist talent acquisition and management consultancy. We provide technical contingency recruitment and a portfolio of more complex resource solutions. Our specialist recruitment divisions cover the entire technical arena, including some of the most economically and strategically important industries in the UK and the world today. We will never send your CV without your permission
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed