Engineering Documentation Specialist

Ridgway Machines Ltd; Leicester; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free parking

25 days paid annual leave (incl. 3 for

Christmas shut down

Company Bonus scheme

Stakeholder Pension

Family friendly policies

Training and Personal Development

Some onward International TravelOpport

unties

Complementary corporate work wear

Relocation Assistance

Job summary

Ridgway Machines Ltd, based at Meridian Business Park in Leicester, is seeking a Technical Author to translate engineering knowledge into clear manuals, build instructions and installation guides. You will bridge engineering design information with production teams and own documentation standards as the business grows.

The role covers customer manuals and shop-floor guidance, requiring the ability to interpret technical drawings and communicate complex concepts clearly.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Technical Author or similar documentation-focused role.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, specifications and technical information.
• Excellent written communication skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to simplify complex technical concepts for different audiences.
• Strong organisational and time management skills.
• Experience with Microsoft Office and document management systems.

Responsibilities

• Create operation and maintenance manuals, installation guides and service documentation.
• Produce build notes and assembly instructions for manufacturing teams.
• Gather information from engineering drawings, specifications, schematics and technical discussions.
• Work closely with engineers, project managers and production personnel to ensure technical accuracy.
• Create and maintain diagrams, illustrations, photographs and annotated technical content.
• Ensure documentation complies with relevant standards and company procedures.
• Manage document control, version control and revision processes.
• Prepare complete documentation packs for customer handover.
• Continuously improve document quality, usability and consistency.

Skills

Technical author experience

Interpret engineering drawings

Written communication

Documentation standards

Cross-functional collaboration

Tools

CAD systems

Document control systems

MS Office

Job description

Ridgway Machines Ltd, based at Meridian Business Park in Leicester, is seeking a Technical Author to translate engineering knowledge into clear manuals, build instructions and installation guides. You will bridge engineering design information with production teams and own documentation standards as the business grows.

The role covers customer manuals and shop-floor guidance, requiring the ability to interpret technical drawings and communicate complex concepts clearly.