Technical Author

Insight Select; Greater London; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established organisation in vehicle manufacturing in Longfield, Kent is seeking a Technical Author. The ideal candidate will have a strong technical mindset and attention to detail, preparing detailed documentation, gathering technical specifications, and assisting with development teams. Full training will be provided. This is a permanent position with a competitive salary between £25,000 and £28,000.

Qualifications

• Qualification in engineering or a related technical field.
• Strong technical mindset and interest in automotive technologies.

Responsibilities

• Preparing detailed documentation including user guides.
• Gathering and organising technical specifications.
• Creating and updating 2D and 3D drawings.
• Supporting the engineering change process.
• Assisting colleagues with technical queries.

Skills

Technical writing

Attention to detail

Knowledge of engineering concepts

Job description

Job Description

Technical Author

£25,000 - £28,000 | Longfield, Kent | Permanent

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a Technical Author to join a well-established organisation within the vehicle manufacturing and technology sector. This role would suit someone with a technical mindset, strong attention to detail, and a genuine interest in engineering or emerging automotive technologies. Full training will be provided for the right candidate.

Key Responsibilities

• Preparing detailed documentation including component lists, product data and user guides.
• Gathering and organising technical specifications for a wide range of products.
• Creating and updating 2D and 3D drawings in line with internal standards.
• Supporting the engineering change process, including document updates and version control.
• Assisting colleagues with technical queries and documentation requests.
• Maintaining accurate product information within internal databases.
• Liaising with suppliers when technical information or clarification is required.
• Working closely with development teams to produce high-quality support material.
• Participating in project meetings and wider engineering activities where required.

Person Specification

Qualification in E...