Manufacturing Documentation Writer - SOPs & Visual Guides

LUSH; Poole; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

LUSH, Poole, UK is hiring its first Engineering Document Writer to shape how we capture and share technical knowledge across manufacturing operations. You will translate hands-on processes into clear SOPs, visual work instructions, and concise process guides from the ground up.

You will shadow engineers and shop-floor teams, develop standardized documentation, map workflows, and maintain a central repository with version control, collaborating with quality to keep procedures aligned with Health

Qualifications

• Exceptional technical writing, editing, and formatting skills.
• Ability to break down complex engineering concepts into clear documentation.
• Understanding of manufacturing environments and process mapping.
• Proficiency with Google Workspace and MS Office.
• Experience interviewing subject matter experts on the factory floor.

Responsibilities

• Build standardised technical documentation across manufacturing.
• Draft clear SOPs, work instructions, and machine setup guides.
• Shadow processes on the shop floor and map workflows with flowcharts.
• Maintain a central engineering document repository with version control.
• Collaborate with quality to review and update documentation.
• Create visual quick-reference guides and training materials.
• Ensure procedures comply with Health & Safety, GMP, and Environmental standards.

Skills

Technical writing

Documentation

SOP development

Visual communication

Shop-floor collaboration

Version control

Google Workspace

MS Office

Education

Technical Communications degree

Tools

Documentation tools

Diagramming tools

Job description

LUSH, Poole, UK is hiring its first Engineering Document Writer to shape how we capture and share technical knowledge across manufacturing operations. You will translate hands-on processes into clear SOPs, visual work instructions, and concise process guides from the ground up.

You will shadow engineers and shop-floor teams, develop standardized documentation, map workflows, and maintain a central repository with version control, collaborating with quality to keep procedures aligned with Health