Technical Author

ATA Recruitment; Geddington; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering solutions provider in Kettering seeks a Technical Author to produce and update technical documentation for bespoke systems. You will work closely with engineers to create manuals and illustrations. Candidates should have a strong mechanical background and experience in technical writing. This role offers flexibility with home-working options and is outside IR35, paying £40-£45 per hour.

Benefits

6-month contract with potential to extend

Outside IR35 engagement

Flexible home-working options

Qualifications

• Must have a strong mechanical/engineering background.
• Knowledge of hydraulics and conveyor systems is essential.
• Experience in creating technical documentation is required.

Responsibilities

• Produce comprehensive manuals for operation, maintenance, and usage.
• Collaborate with engineers to understand system operations.
• Create illustrations and technical breakdowns for documentation.

Skills

Strong mechanical/engineering background

Understanding of hydraulics

Experience producing technical documentation

Tools

SolidWorks

Job description

Overview

Technical Author - Bespoke Engineering Systems

Location: Kettering (some home-working flexibility available)

Contract: 6 Months - Mon-Fri, Full Time

Outside IR35 - £40-£45 per hour

About the role

ATA Recruitment are working with a leading engineering solutions provider who require a Technical Author to create and modernise technical documentation for their bespoke systems.

Responsibilities

• Produce comprehensive manuals covering operation, maintenance, spare parts, and system usage.
• Work closely with engineers to understand system operation and components.
• Create clear illustrations, technical breakdowns, and component drawings (SolidWorks experience beneficial).
• Document conveyors, hydraulic lifting systems, belt/chain conveyors, and other mechanical systems.
• Update and improve outdated manuals for multiple machines.

You Will Need

• Strong mechanical/engineering background (mechanically biased).
• Understanding of hydraulics and conveyor systems.
• Experience producing technical documentation or manuals.
• Ability to work on-site in Kettering (with some flexibility after initial familiarisation).

The Benefits

• 6-month contract (with potential to extend)
• Outside IR35 engagement
• £40-£45 per hour

How to apply

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