Technical Author

Omega; West of England; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

33 days leave

Private healthcare

Pension 7% match

Flexible working

Professional development

Career growth

Long-term stability

Job summary

Omega Resource Group is seeking an experienced Technical Author for a Bristol-based role within an innovative engineering business. You will own the creation, maintenance and continuous improvement of technical documentation across a diverse product portfolio.

Working with engineers and project teams, you will transform complex information into clear manuals, guides and procedures, ensuring accuracy, consistency and compliance with industry standards.

Qualifications

• Experience as Technical Author, Technical Writer or Engineering Documentation role.
• Experience in engineering, manufacturing, energy, aerospace, defence or similar technical environment.
• Ability to interpret technical information and communicate to different audiences.
• Experience producing technical manuals, work instructions, procedures or product documentation.

Responsibilities

• Produce and maintain high-quality technical documentation including operating instructions, service manuals, technical guides and engineering procedures.
• Collaborate with engineering and project teams to gather, interpret and structure technical information for internal and external audiences.
• Create and modify technical illustrations, diagrams and visuals from CAD models and drawings.
• Develop documentation packages to support product releases, engineering changes and ongoing product support activities.
• Review existing documentation and implement improvements to enhance clarity, consistency and usability.
• Manage document revisions, approvals and version control processes.
• Ensure documentation complies with company standards, quality requirements and industry regulations.
• Support knowledge-sharing initiatives by documenting engineering processes and workflows.
• Maintain accurate document libraries and controlled technical records.
• Liaise with technical stakeholders to ensure documentation remains current and aligned with product developments.

Skills

Technical writing

Engineering docs

Detail-oriented

Independent work

Education

Engineering/Technical Communication degree

Tools

MS Office

Adobe Creative Suite

Document mgmt systems

Job description

Job Title: Technical Author
Contract: Permanent
Location: Bristol
Salary: Competitive DOE + Benefits

Role Overview - Technical Author

Our client is an innovative engineering business developing highly engineered products for applications in demanding operating environments. They are seeking an experienced Technical Author to join their engineering function and take ownership of the creation, maintenance and continuous improvement of technical documentation across a diverse product portfolio.

Working closely with engineers, project teams and technical specialists, you will transform complex engineering information into clear, concise and user-friendly documentation. This is an excellent opportunity to work across multiple technologies and gain exposure to cutting-edge engineering projects while contributing to the successful delivery of products used in challenging industrial applications.

Key Responsibilities - Technical Author

• Produce and maintain high-quality technical documentation including operating instructions, service manuals, technical guides and engineering procedures.
• Collaborate with engineering and project teams to gather, interpret and structure technical information for both internal and external audiences.
• Create and modify technical illustrations, diagrams and visual content from CAD models and engineering drawings.
• Develop documentation packages to support product releases, engineering changes and ongoing product support activities.
• Review existing documentation and implement improvements to enhance clarity, consistency and usability.
• Manage document revisions, approvals and version control processes.
• Ensure documentation complies with company standards, quality requirements and industry regulations.
• Support knowledge-sharing initiatives by documenting engineering processes, workflows and best practices.
• Maintain accurate document libraries and controlled technical records.
• Liaise with technical stakeholders to ensure documentation remains current and aligned with product developments.

Key Experience & Requirements - Technical Author

• Significant experience in a Technical Author, Technical Writer or Engineering Documentation role.
• Previous experience within an engineering, manufacturing, energy, aerospace, defence or similarly technical environment.
• Strong ability to interpret technical information and communicate it effectively to different audiences.
• Experience producing technical manuals, work instructions, procedures, engineering reports or product documentation.
• Ability to generate technical illustrations and visual content from CAD data.
• Excellent writing, editing and proofreading skills with exceptional attention to detail.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Adobe Creative Suite and document management systems.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.
• Confident working independently whilst collaborating effectively with multidisciplinary teams.
• A degree in Engineering, Technical Communication or a related discipline would be advantageous.

What We Can Offer - Technical Author

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience.
• 33 days annual leave including bank holidays.
• 7% matched pension contribution.
• Private healthcare scheme.
• Flexible working arrangements.
• Opportunity to work on innovative engineering projects and advanced technologies.
• Exposure to a broad range of engineering disciplines and product development activities.
• Supportive and collaborative working environment.
• Ongoing professional development and career growth opportunities.
• Long-term stability within a growing engineering business.