Agricultural Technical Author

Aleido UK; Warwick; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing technology firm in Warwick is looking for a passionate Technical Author to create and maintain high-quality digital publications. Key responsibilities include gathering engineering information, communicating with stakeholders, and managing workshops. Ideal candidates have agricultural or plant machinery experience and possess strong technical writing skills. The role offers flexible hybrid working arrangements and a collaborative environment.

Benefits

Enhanced leave policies

Refer a friend scheme

Internal employee award schemes

Wellness contribution

Medical cash plan and discount portal

Qualifications

• Proven experience in creating and maintaining digital technical publications.
• Ability to proofread technical documentation.
• Self-starter with strong teamwork capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain high-quality digital technical publications.
• Gather and interpret engineering information.
• Utilize technical specifications for publication.

Skills

Agricultural / Plant machinery experience

Excellent English, both written and spoken

High level of technical aptitude

Strong communication skills

Experience with content management systems

Job description

We're looking for passionate, detail-oriented Technical Authors with experience in agriculture and/or plant machinery to join our growing team in Warwick.

In this role, you'll be responsible for creating and maintaining high-quality digital technical publications (workshop manuals and owner manuals) to support our products and users.

Main Responsibilities:

• Gather, collate, and interpret engineering information.
• Communicate with key internal and customer stakeholders.
• Utilise a suite of structured authoring tools and guidelines, interpret technical specifications to create customer-focused publications.
• Utilise CAD data and software tools.
• Author text, simplifying complex systems into structured and understandable content.
• Create concise graphic briefs for Technical Illustrators.
• Manage machine validation workshops in conjunction with key stakeholders.
• Proof-read documentation ensuring all deliverables meet the required standards.

Person Specification:

• Agricultural / Plant machinery experience.
• Excellent English, both written and spoken.
• High level of technical aptitude.
• Demonstrates a strong general interest in Technology, with a particular focus on AI and coding / scripting capabilities
• Ability to research information required to complete tasks.
• Ability to refine and develop existing processes and work methods.
• Strong communication skills particularly influencing and persuading.
• Capable of managing and prioritising workload and working to tight deadlines.
• Able to identify areas for improvement and suggest solutions.
• Ability to proofread technical documentation.
• Experience working with content management systems.
• Knowledge and experience of how to write and adapt content for specific target groups.
• Self-starter.
• Thorough.
• Communicative.
• Team Player.

Hours & Location:

• 40 Hours
• Warwick - Flexible Hybrid Working

What we offer:

• Enhanced leave policies – Sickness and parental policies
• Refer a friend scheme
• Internal employee award schemes
• Wellness contribution
• Medical cash plan and discount portal

Why Aleido:

At Aleido, we look to collaborate openly, build meaningful relationships and try to see possibilities in everyday challenges. We offer a people-oriented, collaborative, and forward-thinking environment, where your unique skills and perspectives are valued.