Maintenance Engineer
(Trained to be a Technical Author - off the tools)
Remote Working 
Mon To Fri - 9 am To 5 pm 
Up to £45k per annum 

Are you an experienced Mechanical Maintenance Engineer, experienced in Gas installation looking for an exciting opportunity to come off the tools and learn how to use your wealth of knowledge to help others?

Our well-established client provides a web-based software platform to make building maintenance schedules available to engineers in the field for over 800 subscribers including museums, libraries, councils, retailers, healthcare suppliers, and manufacturers. They have offices based in the North and South but the role is fully remote. 

Due to continuous growth, they are currently looking for a Mechanical Maintenance Engineer with Gas engineering experience to join their existing team and go through a 6-12 month training plan to become a Technical Author. The role involves the management and provision of advice to internal groups and members, the facilitation, writing and maintaining of technical publications, and the research and collation of maintenance schedules. 

This is a fully remote role and you can be based anywhere in the UK. Travel to one of their offices for meetings is required occasionally, usually once per quarter.

Key Duties (Once Trained): Maintenance Engineer (Technical Author)
- Research, development and writing of service and maintenance schedules
- Continually review technical and legislative/statutory requirements, revising and creating 
  maintenance schedules accordingly to align with changes in the industry, including 
  schedule and task descriptions, maintenance actions, maintenance intervals and time 
  taken to carry out listed maintenance
- The provision of advice to subscribers, members and staff
- Keeping abreast of relevant developments relating to the technical and safety aspects of 
  the building services sector
- Collation and analysis of issues, trends and updates based on this analysis
- Gather information from industry and manufacturers to enable maintenance tasks to be 
  developed for new equipment and sector-specific requirements 

Key Skills / Experience Required - Maintenance Engineer (Technical Author)
- Demonstrable experience in mechanical maintenance engineering, with significant 
  hands-on experience in gas installation
- Gas certified
- Strong understanding of mechanical engineering principles, gas installation standards, and 
  maintenance requirements for mechanical building services
- Excellent technical writing and communication skills, with the ability to clearly explain 
  complex technical concepts
- Working knowledge of Facilities Management, particularly in mechanical installations, and 
  current regulations, industry standards, and codes of practice
- Familiarity with building handover documentation such as operation and maintenance 
  manuals, record drawings, manufacturers' literature, and test certificates
- Ability to interpret legislation, standards, and best practice guides to draft and produce 
  technical documentation
- Effective communication with technical experts in the Facilities Management and Building 
  Services sector
- Understanding of user needs and requirements to tailor documentation accordingly
- Flexibility to quickly adapt and update documentation to reflect industry changes
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Adobe Acrobat, and a high level of computer literacy
- Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or related field is desireable, or equivalent 
  industry Experience
- Certifications in technical writing is a nice to have

The Package - Maintenance Engineer (Technical Author)
- Salary up to £45,000
- Holiday entitlement - 26 days + 8 Bank Holidays
- Additional Leave Purchase Scheme - You can buy an extra 5 days holiday a year if needed
- Private Medical Insurance
- Summer Hours - every other Friday off during summer months or every Friday afternoon
- Full Company Sick Pay for six months (after 6 months of service) 
- Enhanced Maternity/Paternity Pay - length of service-related 
- Refer a friend bonus 

About Precision People

Precision People is a leading recruitment agency that specialises in sourcing top talent for Engineering, Technical, Sales and Senior Management roles across a wide range of industries. With a focus on precision and quality, their team of expert recruiters works tirelessly to match the best candidates with the right employers, ensuring that both parties benefit from a successful partnership. 

Precision People has the expertise and resources to help you find the perfect role. With a deep understanding of the industry and a commitment to excellence, they have built a reputation for delivering exceptional results and exceeding their candidate's expectations.
 
Interested? To apply for this Maintenance Engineer (Technical Author) position, here are your two options:
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