Technical Author

Sonovision; Letchworth; Hybrid; GBP 37,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering services provider in the UK is seeking a Technical Author to create and maintain technical documentation supporting engineering products. This hybrid role involves collaborating with design engineers and project managers to ensure clarity and compliance with industry standards. The ideal candidate will have strong technical writing skills, experience with S1000D standards, and a keen attention to detail. The position offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

Company Pension scheme

Private Medical Insurance

Life Assurance

26 days holiday

Employee Assistance Programmes

Wellbeing Support

Benefit Hub

Free Eye Tests

Electric Car Scheme

Qualifications

• Proven experience in technical writing, particularly in S1000D or Simplified Technical English (STE).
• Ability to work collaboratively with engineers and project managers.
• Strong attention to detail and adherence to industry standards.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain technical documentation that supports engineering products.
• Produce S1000D compliant Data Modules.
• Collaborate with design engineers and SMEs to ensure accurate documentation.

Skills

Technical writing

Compliance documentation

Research skills

Communication

Job description

Technical Author

Location: Hybrid, Office based in Stevenage
Salary: £37,000-£42,000, DOE + Benefits
Contract: Full Time, Permanent
Hours: 37 hours per week

Benefits include:

• Company Pension scheme
• Private Medical Insurance
• Life Assurance
• 26 days holiday (excluding bank holidays)
• Employee Assistance Programmes
• Wellbeing Support
• Benefit Hub
• Free Eye Tests
• Electric Car Scheme

Sonovision UK is a leading provider of Engineering Support Services to clients. Our experts help our clients in the Energy, Aerospace, Military and Commercial Sectors achieve time-to-market objectives and cost goals.

The Role

As our Technical Author, you will be responsible for developing and maintaining clear, accurate, and compliant technical documentation to support engineering products, systems, and processes.

Working closely with design engineers, project managers, and subject matter experts (SMEs), the Technical Author ensures that manuals, instructions, and supporting documents meet both customer needs and industry standards.

Main Roles and Responsibilities

• Research, plan, and produce high-quality S1000D / Simplified Technical English (STE) compliant Data Modules, including: Descriptive, Procedural, Operation, Maintenance, Illustrated Parts Data (IPD)
• Work closely with engine...