Technical Author - Agriculture

JR United Kingdom; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the agricultural sector is seeking a Technical Author to produce high-quality digital technical publications. Candidates should possess experience in agriculture or plant machinery, alongside exceptional communication and technical writing skills. The position offers hybrid working options and involves collaboration with key stakeholders to enhance product documentation.

Benefits

Enhanced leave policies

Refer a friend scheme

Internal employee award schemes

Wellness contribution

Medical cash plan

Qualifications

• Experience in agriculture or plant machinery.
• Excellent written and spoken English.
• Ability to proof-read technical documentation.

Responsibilities

• Gather and interpret engineering information.
• Create and maintain technical publications.
• Manage machine validation workshops.

Skills

Technical aptitude

Strong communication

Technical writing

Tools

Content management systems

Structured authoring tools

CAD software

Job description

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Technical Author - Agriculture, Birmingham

Location: Birmingham, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

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Posted:

06.06.2025

Expiry Date:

21.07.2025

Job Description:

We're looking for a passionate and detail-oriented Technical Author with experience in agriculture and/or plant machinery to join our growing team in Warwick.

In this role, you'll be responsible for creating and maintaining high-quality digital technical publications (workshop manuals) to support our products and users.

Main Responsibilities:

• Gather, collate, and interpret engineering information.
• Communicate with key internal and customer stakeholders.
• Utilise a suite of structured authoring tools and guidelines, interpret technical specifications to create customer-focused publications.
• Utilise CAD data and software tools.
• Author text, simplifying complex systems into structured and understandable content.
• Create concise graphic briefs for Technical Illustrators.
• Manage machine validation workshops in conjunction with key stakeholders.
• Proof-read documentation ensuring all deliverables meet the required standards.

Person Specification:

• Agricultural / Plant machinery experience.
• Excellent English, both written and spoken.
• High level of technical aptitude.
• Demonstrates a strong general interest in Technology, with a particular focus on AI and coding / scripting capabilities.
• Ability to research information required to complete tasks.
• Ability to refine and develop existing processes and work methods.
• Strong communication skills, particularly influencing and persuading.
• Capable of managing and prioritising workload and working to tight deadlines.
• Able to identify areas for improvement and suggest solutions.
• Ability to proofread technical documentation.
• Experience working with content management systems.
• Knowledge and experience of how to write and adapt content for specific target groups.
• Thorough, communicative, and a team player.
• 40 Hours Monday to Friday
• Warwick – Hybrid flexible working

What we offer:

• Enhanced leave policies – Sickness and parental policies
• Refer a friend scheme
• Internal employee award schemes
• Wellness contribution
• Medical cash plan and discount portal

Why Aleido:

At Aleido, we look to collaborate openly, build meaningful relationships and see possibilities in everyday challenges. We offer a people-oriented, collaborative, and forward-thinking environment where your skills and perspectives are valued.