Technical Author

Joloda Hydraroll; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A global engineering firm in Liverpool is seeking an experienced Technical Author to create and manage technical documentation for their innovative products. You will work closely with engineers and designers, ensuring clarity and precision in documentation while maintaining high standards. The ideal candidate possesses experience in technical writing, proficiency in design software, and strong collaboration skills. Join a company that values documentation as much as technology and be part of their growth in the logistics sector.

Benefits

Competitive salary up to £35,000

24 days holiday + bank holidays

Company pension scheme

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Technical Author or Writer.
• Exceptional written English and document structuring ability.
• Strong proficiency in Adobe InDesign, Illustrator, and Photoshop.

Responsibilities

• Produce clear, accurate technical documentation across the product range.
• Collaborate with engineers, designers, and compliance experts.
• Manage multiple documentation projects simultaneously.

Skills

Proven experience as a Technical Author or Writer

Strong proficiency in Adobe InDesign

Familiarity with CAD tools

Exceptional written English

Strong collaboration skills

Excellent time management

Tools

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe Photoshop

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

MadCap Flare

Job description

We’re expanding our team to support continued growth and exciting international projects - join us as our new Technical Author. You’ll enjoy a dynamic and supportive culture, and the chance to shape documentation that supports global innovation.

Joloda Hydraroll designs and installs smart loading systems that help the world’s biggest brands move goods more efficiently. From Liverpool to Los Angeles, our engineering solutions are used across six continents - making manual and automated loading faster, safer and smarter. We’re now looking for an experienced Technical Author to make our documentation as exceptional as our technology.

Why you’ll want to join us

• Location: Liverpool
• Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30am–4:30pm (37.5 hrs/week)
• Competitive salary up to £35,000 per annum dependent on experience
• 24 days holiday + bank holidays
• Company pension scheme
• Work with international customers and world-leading loading solutions
• Professional development in a growing, supportive engineering business
• Company-wide sustainability and innovation initiatives
• An open, inclusive and forward-thinking team culture
  
  

What You’ll Be Doing

As Technical Author, you’ll produce clear, accurate and accessible technical documentation across our product range. This includes writing operation manuals, system documentation and compliance documents (including CE Marking), and updating existing materials to reflect product evolution. You’ll collaborate with engineers, designers and compliance experts to translate technical input into high-quality documents.

You’ll take the lead on managing multiple projects simultaneously and ensure everything you produce aligns with brand standards, ISO9001/14001 requirements, and industry best practice. You’ll be critical in shaping how our global clients and partners engage with our equipment and services.

What You’ll Bring

• Proven experience as a Technical Author or Writer
• Strong proficiency in Adobe InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop and Microsoft Office
• Familiarity with CAD tools such as SolidWorks, SolidWorks Composer, or AutoCAD is desirable
• Knowledge of documentation platforms like MadCap Flare or similar
• Exceptional written English and document structuring ability
• High attention to detail and ability to translate complex concepts clearly
• Strong collaboration skills across technical and non-technical teams
• Excellent time management and ability to handle multiple projects
  
  

If you're looking to join a global engineering company where documentation matters as much as design, and where your ideas and precision will shape the future of logistics tech, we’d love to hear from you.

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