Technical Author

Omega Resource Group; Almondsbury; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

33 days leave

7% matched pension

Private healthcare

Flexible working

Job summary

Omega Resource Group seeks a Technical Author to own the creation, maintenance and continuous improvement of technical documentation across a diverse product portfolio. You will work with engineers and project teams to transform complex information into clear, user-friendly manuals, guides and procedures across multiple technologies.

The role offers permanent employment with competitive benefits, opportunities to work on cutting-edge engineering projects and exposure to aerospace, energy and

Qualifications

• Significant experience in a Technical Author, Technical Writer or Engineering Documentation role.
• Experience in engineering, manufacturing, energy, aerospace, defence or similar technical env.
• Strong ability to interpret technical information and communicate to varied audiences.
• Proficiency with MS Office, Adobe Creative Suite and document management systems.

Responsibilities

• Produce and maintain high-quality technical docs (operating instructions, service manuals, guides).
• Collaborate with engineers to gather and structure technical information.
• Create and modify illustrations and diagrams from CAD data.
• Develop documentation sets to support product releases and changes.
• Review docs for clarity, consistency, usability improvements.
• Manage revisions, approvals and version control.
• Ensure docs meet standards, quality and regulatory requirements.
• Document engineering processes and best practices for knowledge sharing.
• Maintain document libraries and controlled records.
• Liaise with stakeholders to keep docs current with product development.

Skills

Technical author

Technical writing

Editing

CAD data interpretation

Education

Engineering degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Adobe Creative Suite

Document management systems

Job description

Job Title: Technical Author

Contract: Permanent

Location: Bristol

Salary: Competitive DOE + Benefits

Role Overview

Our client is an innovative engineering business developing highly engineered products for applications in demanding operating environments. They are seeking an experienced Technical Author to join their engineering function and take ownership of the creation, maintenance and continuous improvement of technical documentation across a diverse product portfolio.

Working closely with engineers, project teams and technical specialists, you will transform complex engineering information into clear, concise and user-friendly documentation. This is an excellent opportunity to work across multiple technologies and gain exposure to cutting-edge engineering projects while contributing to the successful delivery of products used in challenging industrial applications.

Key Responsibilities

• Produce and maintain high-quality technical documentation including operating instructions, service manuals, technical guides and engineering procedures.
• Collaborate with engineering and project teams to gather, interpret and structure technical information for both internal and external audiences.
• Create and modify technical illustrations, diagrams and visual content from CAD models and engineering drawings.
• Develop documentation packages to support product releases, engineering changes and ongoing product support activities.
• Review existing documentation and implement improvements to enhance clarity, consistency and usability.
• Manage document revisions, approvals and version control processes.
• Ensure documentation complies with company standards, quality requirements and industry regulations.
• Support knowledge-sharing initiatives by documenting engineering processes, workflows and best practices.
• Maintain accurate document libraries and controlled technical records.
• Liaise with technical stakeholders to ensure documentation remains current and aligned with product developments.

Key Experience & Requirements

• Significant experience in a Technical Author, Technical Writer or Engineering Documentation role.
• Previous experience within an engineering, manufacturing, energy, aerospace, defence or similarly technical environment.
• Strong ability to interpret technical information and communicate it effectively to different audiences.
• Experience producing technical manuals, work instructions, procedures, engineering reports or product documentation.
• Ability to generate technical illustrations and visual content from CAD data.
• Excellent writing, editing and proofreading skills with exceptional attention to detail.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Adobe Creative Suite and document management systems.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.
• Confident working independently whilst collaborating effectively with multidisciplinary teams.
• A degree in Engineering, Technical Communication or a related discipline would be advantageous.

What We Can Offer

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience.
• 33 days annual leave including bank holidays.
• 7% matched pension contribution.
• Private healthcare scheme.
• Flexible working arrangements.
• Opportunity to work on innovative engineering projects and advanced technologies.
• Exposure to a broad range of engineering disciplines and product development activities.
• Supportive and collaborative working environment.
• Ongoing professional development and career growth opportunities.
• Long-term stability within a growing engineering business.