Freelance Technical Documentation Writer – Operations

Vivid Resourcing; Limburg; In loco; EUR 92.000 - 120.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Vivid Resourcing Ltd is seeking a freelance Technical Operations Engineer for a manufacturing customer in Limburg. The role supports the Operations department by providing technical and administrative support for production equipment and processes.

Candidates will write and maintain technical documentation, coordinate change requests, and assist Production Technicians with investigations. The position is Medior/Senior, 6-12 months, 40 hours per week, with fluent Dutch and English.

Competenze

• Experience in a technical environment such as manufacturing or production.
• Ability to write clear, structured reports and procedures.
• Strong administrative and organizational skills for documenting actions and coordinating activities.
• Interest in how machines and processes work; formal engineering background not required.

Mansioni

• Write and maintain technical documentation including test protocols and CAPAs.
• Coordinate and follow up on equipment-related change requests and investigations.
• Support Production Technicians with machine-related investigations and documentation of findings.
• Manage and track testing activities, change requests and CAPA action lists.
• Assist with equipment testing, risk assessments and reports.
• Write, update and maintain URS and internal machine procedures and other documentation.
• Support data integrity by ensuring accurate, complete, and traceable records.
• Review audit trails, user access, calibration records and spare part information in the Asset Management System.
• Liaise with departments to coordinate document reviews, approvals, and follow-up actions.
• Support compliance with internal procedures and quality requirements.

Conoscenze

Technical writing

Documentation management

Data integrity

CAPA / Change control

Analytical thinking

Strumenti

Asset management system

MS Word

MS Excel

Electronic records systems

Descrizione del lavoro

For a manufacturing customer in Limburg, we are searching for a freelance Technical Operations Engineer to work in the Operations department providing the Production Technicians technical and administrative support for production equipment and processes.

Responsibilities

• Write and maintain technical documentation, including test protocols and reports, change requests, Corrective and Preventive Actions (CAPAs), root cause analyses and associated reports.
• Coordinate and follow up on equipment-related change requests, investigations and corrective actions, ensuring documentation is accurate and completed on time.
• Support Production Technicians with machine-related investigations and root cause analyses, gathering technical information and documenting findings and actions.
• Manage and track testing activities, change requests and CAPA action lists, ensuring timely progress and follow-up.
• Assist with the preparation and execution of equipment testing, risk assessments and other technical assessments, including the preparation of reports.
• Write, update and maintain User Requirement Specifications (URS), internal technical machine procedures and other operational documentation.
• Support data integrity activities by ensuring technical records, equipment information and documentation are accurate, complete and traceable.
• Perform, coordinate and review audit trails, user access, calibration records and machine spare and wear parts information within the Asset Management System.
• Liaise with relevant departments to coordinate document reviews, approvals and follow-up actions.
• Support compliance with internal procedures and quality requirements.

Profile

• Some previous experience in a technical environment, such as manufacturing, production, technical support, equipment-related administration or technical documentation.
• Strong technical writing skills, with the ability to prepare clear, accurate and structured reports, procedures and other technical documents.
• Strong administrative and organisational skills, with the ability to manage documentation, track actions and coordinate multiple activities simultaneously.
• A good level of technical understanding and an interest in how machines, equipment and production processes work. A formal engineering background is not required.
• Analytical and detail-oriented, with the ability to understand technical information, support investigations and accurately document findings.
• Good IT skills and confidence working with digital systems, databases and technical documentation platforms. Experience with asset management systems or electronic record systems would be an advantage.
• An understanding of data integrity principles, or the willingness to develop knowledge in this area.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work closely with Production Technicians and colleagues across different departments.
• Proactive, structured and capable of working independently, taking ownership of documentation and administrative follow-up activities.
• Patient, precise and meticulous, with a strong focus on accuracy and quality.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Word and Excel.
• Previous experience in the pharmaceutical industry, GMP environments, change controls or CAPA processes would be an advantage, but is not essential.

SENIORITY: Medior/Senior

START DATE: November

DURATION: 6-12 Months

CONTRACT: Freelance

LOCATION: Limburg

HOURS PER WEEK: 40

LANGUAGES: Fluent Dutch and English

INTERVIEW PROCESS: 1 stage