Technical Author

GMP Worldwide; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

GMP Worldwide, Pershore, is seeking an experienced Technical Author to produce high-level documentation and qualification packages. The role is office-based with hours 08:00am–16:30pm, Monday to Friday, and offers a salary up to £40,000 depending on experience.

You will work hands-on with machinery to translate complex engineering into clear manuals, IQ/OQ, SDS, HDS, DQ and FDS, ensuring accuracy and industry compliance.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years in a technical authoring role with a technical or automation background.
• Excellent written English and communication skills.
• Organised, detail-oriented, and engineering-focused.

Responsibilities

• Produce full documentation packages (Manuals, IQ/OQ, SDS, HDS, DQ, and FDS).
• Work directly with machinery to ensure documentation accuracy.
• Contribute to department to streamline documentation processes.
• Ensure documentation meets industry standards.

Skills

Technical writing

Written English

Attention to detail

Engineering mindset

Collaboration

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

GMP Recruitment are proud to be partnered with a highly successful and well-known manufacturing business located in Pershore. We are currently recruiting for an experienced Technical Author to join their team on a full time, permanent contract, to independently produce high-level documentation. You will work hands‑on with the machinery to translate complex engineering into clear, accurate manuals and qualification packages.

This position is office based, working Monday – Friday 08:00am – 16:30pm offering a salary of up to £40,000 which will be pending relevant, previous experience.

Technical Author main duties:

• Producing full documentation packages (Manuals, IQ/OQ, SDS, HDS, DQ, and FDS).
• Working directly with physical machinery to ensure documentation accuracy.
• Contributing to the department to help streamline documentation processes.
• Ensuring all documentation meets required industry standards.

Technical Author required skills and experience:

• Minimum 3 years in a technical authoring role with a technical or automation background.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office; excellent written English and communication skills.
• Organised, attentive to detail, and a desire to pursue a career in engineering.
• Taking care of the company and customers as though they were your own.
• Pursuing new ideas and listening to creative suggestions.
• Encouraging initiative and adopting a well‑managed environment.
• Working together with respect to achieve results without conflict.

This is a remarkable opportunity for a passionate and driven professional to contribute to the success of world‑leading manufacturing business.

GMP Recruitment are recruiting for this role on behalf of their client and are acting as an Employment Agency.