Apprentice Technical Author

Introduction

This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing engineering team as an Apprentice Technical Author, where you will develop valuable technical and professional skills while supporting the creation and maintenance of documentation for innovative mobility products.

About the Employer

Autochair is now based in a state-of-the-art £2m factory and is a global leader in the design, manufacture and installation wheelchair hoists, people lifts and other driving aids – and all because its founder wanted to find a way to lead a more independent life.

What You'll Do

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist with creating, updating and formatting technical documentation
• Support the maintenance of installation and work instructions
• Help manage Factory Acceptance Documentation (FAT) and revision control
• Maintain technical records across internal systems and group portals
• Support product data management and Bill of Materials (BOM) activities
• Work with engineers and technical teams to gather and organise information
• Develop knowledge of engineering drawings, manufacturing methods and product structures

Training Outcome

Full time employment upon completing the apprenticeship successfully.

Skills Required

• Communication skills
• IT skills
• Attention to detail
• Organisation skills
• Problem solving skills
• Logical
• Creative
• Initiative

Qualifications

• Essential - GCSE - English - 4
• Essential - GCSE - Maths - 4

Course Information

Course: Engineering and manufacturing support technician (level 3)

Level: 3

Route: Engineering and manufacturing

Apprenticeship Level: Advanced

Working Arrangements

Working Week: Monday - Friday 8.30am - 4.30pm.

Expected Duration: 3 Years 6 Months

Training Provider: WEST NOTTINGHAMSHIRE COLLEGE