Technical Author

Rullion; Derby; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A global leader in sustainable transport solutions is seeking a Technical Author in Derby. The role involves updating technical manuals, integrating Fault Mode Indicator updates, and authoring documents. Candidates should have HNC or relevant experience, strong skills in MS Word and Excel, and experience with Photoshop. This position offers a hybrid working pattern, crucial communication with stakeholders, and the chance to contribute to a major rail vehicle refresh program.

Qualifications

• Ability to produce clear technical documentation.
• Ability to manipulate images using standard software.
• Ability to communicate clearly and co-ordinate with various stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Liaising with train operating companies to gather documentation info.
• Authoring and editing technical documents.
• Maintaining relevant IT systems.

Skills

Clear technical documentation

Image manipulation

Creating complex interlinked websites

Proficient in MS Word

Proficient in MS Excel

Photoshop or similar

Good communication skills

General technical knowledge

IT skills

Train maintenance or build experience

Education

HNC or above

Job description

Overview

We are seeking a Technical Author to support a major rail vehicle refresh programme for a global leader in sustainable transport solutions. The organisation designs, builds, and maintains modern rolling stock and rail infrastructure, with a focus on safety, innovation, and long-term reliability.

The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring the accuracy and completeness of programme documentation. Responsibilities will include updating technical manuals to reflect current requirements, with a particular focus on integrating Fault Mode Indicator (FMI) updates into existing documentation.

Hours & Working Pattern

37 hours per week

Monday-Thursday: 8 hours per day, covering core hours 09:30 - 15:30

Friday: 7.5 hours, covering core hours 09:30 - 15:00

Hybrid working available with some flexibility in working hours

Responsibilities

• Liaising with relevant train operating companies and vehicle owners, engineers, maintenance development engineers, train care staff and parts department to gather information/data required for technical documents.
• Authoring technical documents.
• Editing technical documents.
• Maintaining relevant IT systems
• Issuing technical documents.
• Covering for colleagues during sickness and holidays

Candidate requirements

Essential:

• HNC or above or relevant experience.
• Ability to produce clear technical documentation.
• Ability to manipulate images using standard software.
• Ability to create and publish complex interlinked websites.
• Proficient in the use of MS Word and MS Excel.
• Experience of using Photoshop or similar graphics program
• Ability to communicate clearly and co-ordinate with different stakeholders at various levels within the organisation.
• Good communication skills, general technical knowledge, good IT skills.
• Experience of train maintenance or build desirable.
• Experience of using Ms Word and Excel essential.
• Experience of using Photoshop or similar graphics program essential.
• Ability and willingness to learn quickly and apply the learning to produce tangible results.
• Self-motivated with the ability to work as part of a team or individually to produce results within defined timescales.

Additional

BReed

Since 1978, Rullion has been securing exceptional candidates for a range of clients; from large well-known brands, to SMEs and start-ups. As a family-owned business, Rullion's approach is credible and honest, focused on building long-lasting relationships with both clients and candidates.

Rullion is a forward-thinking recruitment company that specialises in providing a wide range of talent consultancy services to a diverse client base; from small start-ups to large household names.

Rullion celebrates and supports diversity and is committed to ensuring equal opportunities for both employees and applicants.