Technical Author

Thisisalexanderfaraday; Uxbridge; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

This is an exciting opportunity for experienced Technical Authors to join a world-class manufacturer in the engineering sector. You will create and update high-quality technical documents for global customers while collaborating with engineering teams. Ideal candidates have strong communication skills and experience in technical publications within engineering or manufacturing.

Qualifications

• Strong experience producing technical publications in engineering/manufacturing.
• Excellent understanding of technical communication methods.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.

Responsibilities

• Creating and updating technical publications used by teams.
• Collaborating with engineering to resolve technical queries.
• Reviewing documents to ensure quality and compliance.

Skills

Technical Communication

Engineering Concepts

Quality Assurance

Detail-oriented

Collaboration

Education

City & Guilds in Technical Communication & Authoring

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Specialist in recruiting HR, Talent and L&D roles. Over 25 years experience in advising and sourcing for various industries

Are you an experienced Technical Author looking to work with cutting-edge engineering products that are used globally? Do you want to work for a world-class manufacturer in the engineering sector? If you answered yes, then we invite you to read on!

An exciting opportunity has opened within our client's long-standing and highly skilled technical publications team. You’ll be joining a friendly and supportive team responsible for producing and updating high-quality technical documents, specifications, and engineering drawings for global customers.

What You’ll Be Doing:

1. Creating and updating technical publications, build plans, and test procedures used by manufacturing and customer teams
2. Interpreting and referencing engineering drawings, CAD models, production standards, and support analysis records
3. Collaborating with engineering, design, and production departments to resolve technical queries
4. Reviewing and proofreading documents to meet internal quality and compliance requirements
5. Participating in hands-on validation using tooling, equipment, and engineering processes

What You’ll Bring:

• Strong experience producing technical publications within engineering/manufacturing
• Excellent understanding of industry standards and technical communication methods
• Practical exposure to mechanical engineering concepts and simplified technical English
• Able to communicate effectively and work independently or as part of a team
• Detail-oriented, with a strong focus on quality and consistency
• Relevant qualifications (e.g., City & Guilds in Technical Communication & Authoring or similar) are beneficial but not required

If you're interested in joining a company that values precision, innovation, and people, apply today and take the next step in your technical writing career.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Manufacturing, Product Management, and Quality Assurance

Industries

• Engineering Services, Manufacturing, and Industrial Machinery Manufacturing

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