Graduate Manufacturing Technical Writer

Aggreko; Dumbarton; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension plan

Annual bonus opportunities

Life Assurance

30 days leave + 3 public holidays (buy

volunteer days

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

Aggreko is seeking a Graduate Manufacturing Technical Writer to join our Lomondgate Production Facility. You will collaborate with engineers and operations to create clear documentation, SOPs and training materials, translating complex processes into user-friendly content, and supporting continuous improvement and safe operations. This entry-level role offers development pathways and exposure to manufacturing best practices at Aggreko.

Qualifications

• Degree, diploma or relevant experience within a mechanical, electrical or engineering environment.
• Strong interest in turning technical information into clear, easy-to-understand documentation.
• Understanding of, or willingness to learn, quality standards and management systems such as ISO.
• Effective communication and collaboration skills, with the confidence to work across multiple teams.
• Highly organised with strong attention to detail and a desire to develop technical writing and documentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain clear technical documents, including SOPs, work instructions and training materials.
• Capture manufacturing processes through shop floor observation, gathering detailed steps, photos and technical information.
• Work closely with engineers, production teams and subject matter experts to translate complex information into user-friendly content.
• Develop visual documentation using diagrams, flowcharts and schematics to support operational efficiency and safety.
• Ensure all documentation is accurate, compliant with quality standards and reflects manufacturing best practice

Skills

Technical writing

Documentation

Attention to detail

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Engineering/technical qualification

Job description

Bring your energy to Aggreko as a Graduate Manufacturing Technical Writer based in our Lomondgate Production Facility. You'll play a key role in bringing technical information to life. Working closely with experienced engineers and operational teams, you'll learn how to create clear, accurate documentation that supports manufacturing excellence, drives continuous improvement, and helps ensure safe and efficient operations.

Power without pause. Heating, cooling and oil-free air without end. We keep our customers’ worlds on. From world-class events that last a few weeks to mining operations and remote communities who rely on us for decades.

What you’ll do as a Graduate Manufacturing Technical Writer:

• Create and maintain clear technical documents, including SOPs, work instructions and training materials.
• Capture manufacturing processes through shop floor observation, gathering detailed steps, photos and technical information.
• Work closely with engineers, production teams and subject matter experts to translate complex information into user-friendly content.
• Develop visual documentation using diagrams, flowcharts and schematics to support operational efficiency and safety.
• Ensure all documentation is accurate, compliant with quality standards and reflects manufacturing best practice

You Are

• Degree, diploma or relevant experience within a mechanical, electrical or engineering environment.
• Strong interest in turning technical information into clear, easy-to-understand documentation.
• Understanding of, or willingness to learn, quality standards and management systems such as ISO.
• Effective communication and collaboration skills, with the confidence to work across multiple teams.
• Highly organised with strong attention to detail and a desire to develop technical writing and documentation skills.

Here’s What You’ll Get

• A highly competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package, including a generous pension plan, annual bonus opportunities, and Life Assurance.
• Annual leave allowance of 30 days plus 3 public holidays with the flexibility to buy or sell additional days to suit your lifestyle
• Ongoing training and personalised development pathways to help you grow your skills and progress in your career
• Paid volunteering days, giving you the chance to make a positive impact in your local community
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme, offering confidential support and resources to promote your wellbeing and a healthy work–life balance

Our people are can-do, positive, resilient and persistent. If that feels like you, apply now and build your career with the people bringing energy to the world.

Equal employment opportunity

We welcome people from different backgrounds and cultures, and respect people’s unique skills, attitudes and experiences. We encourage everyone to be themselves at work because we know that’s how we do our best, for each other, for our customers, for the communities where we work, and for our careers.

We are an equal opportunity employer. If you apply for a role at Aggreko, we will consider your application based on your qualifications and experience, and not on your race, colour, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.