Multilingual Technical Publications Author (Automotive)

TVS SCS; Chorley; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent logistics company in England seeks a Technical Author to create and maintain technical documentation. The role demands strong written communication skills and previous experience in technical writing, especially within the automotive sector. You will collaborate with clients and the Technical Publications team to ensure high-quality documentation. The company offers excellent benefits, including competitive salaries, a pension scheme, and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Competitive Salary

Pension scheme with employer matched contributions

Life assurance

25 days holiday + 8 statutory bank holidays

Holiday buy-back scheme

Salary sacrifice car scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle to work scheme

Professional Membership and Study Sponsorship

Quarterly employee recognition awards

Employee referral scheme

Qualifications

• Must possess the ability to write clear and concise technical prose.
• Previous experience in technical writing, particularly automotive manuals.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and specifications.

Responsibilities

• Research, structure, and author content for technical documentation.
• Liaise with the client to understand publications requirements.
• Maintain documentation quality and the technical glossary of terms.

Skills

Good communication skills

Ability to write clear technical prose

Task management skills

Excellent interpersonal skills

Aptitude for information gathering

Education

Technical professional education (Degree/HNC or equivalent)

Tools

Topic-based content management system

Job description

A prominent logistics company in England seeks a Technical Author to create and maintain technical documentation. The role demands strong written communication skills and previous experience in technical writing, especially within the automotive sector. You will collaborate with clients and the Technical Publications team to ensure high-quality documentation. The company offers excellent benefits, including competitive salaries, a pension scheme, and opportunities for professional development.