Technical Author

Advanced Technical Recruitment; Elberton; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private healthcare

25 days annual leave

Defined contribution pension

On-site canteen

Flexible benefits package

Job summary

Advanced Technical Recruitment is seeking a Technical Author for a leading manufacturer of scientific equipment in S Gloucestershire. You will create and refine highly technical documentation, prioritising content validation and review.

You will edit CAD drawings and respond to product queries, working onsite at least 3 days per week and collaborating across departments. The ideal candidate has strong communication skills and experience with MadCap Flare, Adobe Acrobat, and CAD tools, plus a

Qualifications

• Recognised technical authoring qualification or equivalent experience.
• 2+ years in Technical Author / Writing for scientific instrumentation.
• Experience with Simplified Technical English.

Responsibilities

• Publish customer manuals and develop new documentation.
• Validate technical details and review content.
• Edit CAD drawings for documentation and answer product queries.
• Collaborate with Technical Authoring Team across departments.

Skills

Technical writing

Simplified Technical English

Education

ISTC/NVQ/Diploma

Tools

MadCap Flare

Adobe Acrobat

SolidWorks

Job description

Now is an exciting time to join a leading manufacturer of scientific equipment in S Gloucestershire, who are looking for an additional Technical Author.

In this role, you will create and refine highly technical documentation, prioritising content validation and review.

The ideal candidate will possess exceptional written and verbal communication abilities and will collaborate effectively across various departments with diverse stakeholders.

Key responsibilities will include publishing customer manuals, developing new documentation, validating technical details, and reviewing content.

In addition you will edit CAD drawings for use in technical documentation, and answer product queries.

Working onsite, at least 3 days per week, working with the Technical Authoring Team you will provide input to all technical documentation for internal and external stakeholders.

In addition to a competitive salary, my client can offer a modern working environment, comprehensive authoring experience, opportunities to work on a wide range of products, and to join a team of supportive professionals.

We can also offer opportunities for continuous learning, development and professional growth.

Qualifications

• You should hold a recognised technical authoring qualification (ISTC, NVQ, Diploma, etc.) or equivalent experience.

Experience

• You should have at least 2 years’ experience in a Technical Author / Writing role, writing documentation for scientific instrumentation and applying Simplified Technical English.
• You should have a high level of competence in authoring software, preferably MadCap Flare, Adobe Acrobat and SolidWorks/Solid Edge.
• Preference will be given to candidates who have experience in high tech manufacturing such as the semiconductor, electro-mechanical or scientific sector.

Additional Information

• Candidates must be eligible to work and live in the UK without requiring sponsorship. Copies of Passports / Visas will be requested for verification

Salary: up to c£50k, plus generous benefits

Benefits

• Structured career development opportunities, an excellent work-life balance, private healthcare, a share incentive plan, 25 days annual leave, half-days on Fridays, a defined contribution Group Personal Pension Plan, on-site canteen, at subsidised prices, and a flexible benefits package that you can tailor to your requirements.

Job Term: Permanent, Full Time, Hybrid with min 3 days onsite.

Skills

• Technical Author, MadCap Flare, Writing, Technical Writing, Semiconductor, Electro-Mechanical, Scientific, Manufacturing, Adobe.