Technical Author Assistant

Job DescriptionTechnical Author Assistant (Document Controller) - SubmarinesFull TimeDerbyWe are currently recruiting for a Technical Author Assistant (TAA) to join the RRSL Availability Centre based in Derby.The role is within the Technical Documentation team focused on the creation and amendment of technical documentation offering a combination of responsive issue support and optimised maintenance management to deliver first class support to the submarines enterprise in turn maximising and improving the availability of RN submarines.Why Rolls-RoyceRolls-Royce is one of the most enduring and iconic brands in the world and has been at the forefront of innovation for over a century. We design build and service systems that provide critical power to customers where safety and reliability are paramount.We are proud to be a force for progress powering protecting and connecting people everywhere.We want to ensure that the excellence and ingenuity that has shaped our history continues into our future and we need people like you to come and join us on this journey.At Rolls-Royce Submarines (RRSL) we look beyond tomorrow. We continually pioneer integrated power and propulsion solutions to deliver cleaner safer and more competitive power. Our nuclear business is a leader in propulsion system design and development for the Royal Navys nuclear submarine fleet and the sole provider and technical authority managing all aspects of plant design safety manufacture performance and through-life support.Well provide an environment of caring and belonging where you can be yourself. An inclusive innovative culture that invests in you gives you access to an incredible breadth and depth of opportunities where you can grow your career and make a difference.What we offerWe offer excellent development opportunities a competitive salary and exceptional benefits. These include bonus employee support assistance and employee discounts.Your needs are as unique as you are. Hybrid working is a way in which our people can balance their time between the office home or another remote location. Its a locally managed and flexed informal discretionary arrangement. As a minimum were all expected to attend the workplace for collaboration and other specific reasons on average three days per week.What you will be doingAs the Technical Documentation TAA you will be a point of contact for dealing with the Ministry of Defence (MoD) Enterprise partners and other Rolls-Royce departments. You will assist in enabling the development and delivery of maintenance and operational Nuclear Steam Raising Plant (NSRP) technical documentation used by engineering teams across the enterprise. To do this you will:Assisting with the production of new procedures ensuring work files are created and maintainedChasing and progressing feedback/updates to procedures and initiate approvals process.Liaising with different stakeholders to ensure all procedures remain in date and are reviewed routinely.Conducting simple changes to Books of Reference (BR) or Data Module (DM) documentation prior to release to the main stakeholder.Representing the team where required at review meetings.Supporting the co-ordination and attending Derby Procedure Authorisation Committee (DERPAC) meetings.The successful candidate will have the opportunity to improve their depth and/or breadth of knowledge of NSRP systems components and maintenance.Who were looking for:At Rolls-Royce we put safety first do the right thing keep it simple and make a difference. These principles form the behaviours that guide us and are an essential component of our assessment process. They are the fundamental qualities that we seek for all roles..Strong administrative skills with good attention to detail with documentation and reportsUnderstanding of and familiarity with scientific / measurement units.Comfortable working in a team or individually.Good working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel.GCSE grade 4-9 or equivalent in both English and MathematicsKnowledge of Naval Nuclear Power Plant (or civil PWR plant) not essential but desirablePlease be aware that the priority will be given to employees identified as being at high risk.The professional level and the salary of the position will be dependent on the skills and experience of the successful candidate.It is advised that you inform your current manager of your application for this role.We are an equal opportunities employer. Were committed to developing a diverse workforce and an inclusive working environment. We believe that people from different backgrounds and cultures give us different perspectives which are crucial to innovation and problem solving. We believe the more diverse perspectives we have the more successful well be. By building a culture of caring and belonging we give everyone who works here the opportunity to realise their full potential.You can learn more about our global Inclusion strategy at Our people Rolls-RoyceTo work for the Rolls-Royce Submarines business an individual has to hold a Security Check clearance. Rolls-Royce will support the application for Security Clearance if you do not currently already have this in place. Due to the nature of work the business conducts and the protection of certain assets we can only progress applications from individualswho are a UK national or in MoD approved cases a dual national.Grade 4-6Job CategorySecretarial / ClericalPosting Date22 Oct 2025; 00:10Posting End Date23 Oct 2025 Key Skills Information Management,Adobe Acrobat,Continuous Improvement,Records Management,Assembly Experience,User Acceptance Testing,Project Engineering,Sharepoint,Filing,Document Management Systems,Mentoring,Document Management Employment Type : Full-Time Experience: years Vacancy: 1