Technical Author

JR United Kingdom; Kingston upon Hull; Hybrid; GBP 38,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturer in the UK is seeking an experienced Technical Author for their new facility. The role involves creating and refining technical documentation, ensuring quality, and collaborating with stakeholders. Ideal candidates will have a recognized qualification and at least three years of experience in a relevant field.

Qualifications

• Minimum three years’ experience in a technical authoring role.
• Proficiency in authoring software, preferably MadCap Flare.
• Experience in high-tech manufacturing sectors preferred.

Responsibilities

• Create and refine highly technical documentation.
• Ensure the quality, accuracy, and timeliness of documentation.
• Peer review and validate documentation procedures.

Skills

Technical Author

MadCap Flare

Technical Writing

Semiconductor

Electro-Mechanical

Scientific

Manufacturing

Adobe

Education

Technical authoring qualification (ISTC, NVQ, Diploma or equivalent)

Tools

Authoring software

SolidWorks/Solid Edge

Adobe Acrobat

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Technical Author, Kingston upon Hull, East Yorkshire

Client: Advanced Technical Recruitment

Location: Kingston upon Hull, East Yorkshire, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

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Posted:

06.06.2025

Expiry Date:

21.07.2025

Job Description:

A rapidly growing technical manufacturer is seeking an experienced Technical Author to join their new facility in Bristol.

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

With a strong commitment to customer experience, this position ensures the quality, accuracy, and timeliness of documentation to exceed customer expectations.

Develop and maintain clear and concise technical documentation for the high-tech product range.

Peer review other authors' work, test and update documentation, including working in the onsite lab to validate procedures.

Edit images and technical illustrations used throughout the documentation.

Collaborate with stakeholders to produce, review, and present high-quality plain English documentation for all users.

Qualifications:

Recognised technical authoring qualification (ISTC, NVQ, Diploma, or equivalent experience).

Experience:

Minimum three years’ experience in a technical authoring role.

Proficiency in authoring software, preferably MadCap Flare, Adobe Acrobat, and SolidWorks/Solid Edge.

Experience in high-tech manufacturing sectors such as semiconductor, electro-mechanical, or scientific industries preferred.

Experience includes writing documentation for scientific instrumentation and applying Simplified Technical English.

Additional Information:

Candidates must be eligible to work and live in the UK. Passports/Visas will be verified.

Skills:

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

Salary / Benefits:

£38,000 - £46,000 plus benefits.

Job Term:

Permanent, Full Time, Hybrid (min 3 days onsite).

To Apply:

Send CV/application to Iona Mulligan.