Technical Author

Roc Search Europe Limited; Rayleigh; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A key player in the Manufacturing and Engineering sector seeks a Technical Author for its Technical Publications team. This role involves creating and updating high-quality technical documentation for bespoke products while ensuring compliance with industry standards. The ideal candidate will have strong technical writing, editing, and proofreading skills along with the ability to structure complex information accurately. Experience with structured authoring tools is advantageous. Competitive compensation is offered.

Qualifications

• Experience in a technical, engineering, or manufacturing environment.
• Ability to create compliance documents and technical manuals.
• Strong proofreading skills.

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain manuals and product information.
• Update documentation based on design changes.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards.

Skills

Technical writing

Editing

Proofreading

Researching technical information

Attention to detail

Tools

Structured authoring tools

Illustration software

Job description

A key client of mine in the Manufacturing and Engineering sector is seeking a Technical Author to join its Technical Publications team. This role focuses on creating and maintaining high-quality technical documentation for bespoke products, which need to adhere to strict compliance standards.

This role would suit anyone with the following job titles - Technical Author, Engineering Documentation specialist, Documentation Engineer, Technical Editor or anyone with similar experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Create and maintain manuals, product information and catalogues for company products
• Update documentation to reflect design changes and customer feedback
• Ensure compliance with industry standards and Simplified Technical English
• Produce illustrations using product CAD data for technical publications and catalogues
• Proofread and review technical publications

Experience & Skills

• Background in a technical, engineering, or manufacturing environment - creating technical manuals, compliance documents and other
• Strong technical writing, editing, and proofreading skills
• Ability to research, interpret, and structure complex technical information
• High attention to detail and accuracy
• Experience with structured authoring tools and illustration software is advantageous