Technical Author

TipTopJob; Telford; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing firm in Telford seeks a Technical Author to shape its compliance function. This role involves interpreting legislation across various regions and ensuring regulatory compliance. Candidates should have experience in compliance or quality auditing in manufacturing, strong ISO 9001 knowledge, and excellent communication skills. The position offers a salary of up to £43,000, a bonus, and a supportive team environment.

Benefits

Bonus

Excellent benefits package

Autonomy and exposure to international operations

Collaborative team environment

Qualifications

• Experience in compliance, regulatory or quality auditor roles within manufacturing or engineering.
• Understanding of regulatory frameworks across international markets.
• Strong documentation and audit preparation skills.

Responsibilities

• Research and interpret legislation across multiple regions.
• Communicate compliance updates clearly across departments.
• Liaise with international counterparts.
• Prepare and maintain regulatory applications.

Skills

Previous experience in a compliance, regulatory or quality auditor role

Strong understanding of ISO 9001

Ability to interpret technical and legal information

Strong attention to detail

Excellent communication skills

Comfortable working with international teams

Proactive and collaborative approach

Job description

Location: Telford

Salary: A GBP 33,000 : A GBP 43,000 + excellent benefits

Job Type: Full:time, Permanent

Recruiter: Retained search : Jonathan Lee Recruitment

We are delighted to be partnering with a well:established, forward:thinking business on an exclusive basis to recruit a Technical Author . This is a newly created role designed to bring focus and structure to an area of the business that has until now been split between engineering and quality functions.

As the company continues to grow across international markets, the importance of consistent, well:managed regulatory compliance has never been greater. This role offers the opportunity to build and lead the compliance function across UK operations, with scope to work closely with a variety of internal and external stakeholders.

Youll play a central role in identifying and interpreting changes legislation and regulations across multiple regions (UK, Europe, USA, and the Middle East), translating these into clear and actionable guidance for internal teams. Youll also be responsible for maintaining key quality systems (including ISO 9001), updating technical documentation, and supporting the business through audits and compliance submissions.

A key part of the role will be working closely with colleagues in Europe, so building strong international relationships and being comfortable with occasional travel will be important.

Key Responsibilities

• Researching, monitoring and interpreting legislation and regulations across multiple regions
• Communicating compliance updates clearly and concisely across departments
• Liaising with international counterparts to ensure consistency and alignment
• Preparing, maintaining and submitting regulatory applications and documentation

  What We’re Looking For

  • Previous experience in a compliance, regulatory or quality auditor role, within a manufacturing or engineering environment
  • Strong understanding of ISO 9001 and broader regulatory frameworks across international markets
  • The ability to interpret technical and legal information and translate it into practical, easy:to:understand guidance
  • Highly organised with strong attention to detail, especially in managing documentation and audit preparation
  • Confident working independently and cross:functionally, with excellent communication skills
  • Comfortable working with international teams and travelling to sites in Europe as required
  • A proactive and collaborative approach to problem solving and continuous

  What’s On Offer

  • Salary up to A GBP 43,000 depending on experience
  • Bonus
  • Excellent benefits package
  • The opportunity to shape and define a newly created role
  • A collaborative and supportive team environment
  • Genuine autonomy and exposure to international operations
  • Working for a business that has low staff turnover, promotes from within and puts there staff wellbeing as their top priority

  This is a fantastic opportunity to take ownership of a key function within a growing, progressive business. If youre looking for a varied, hands:on role where you can make a real impact, wed love to hear from you.

  Your CV will be forwarded to Jonathan Lee Recruitment, a leading engineering and manufacturing recruitment consultancy esta