Technical Author - Agriculture

JR United Kingdom; Cardiff; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the agriculture and machinery sector is seeking a Technical Author to produce high-quality digital publications. The role includes gathering technical information, collaborating with teams, and utilizing structured authoring tools. The ideal candidate will have relevant experience, excellent communication skills, and a strong interest in technology, particularly AI.

Benefits

Enhanced leave policies

Refer a friend scheme

Employee award schemes

Wellness contribution

Medical cash plan

Discount portal

Qualifications

• Experience in agriculture or plant machinery is essential.
• Excellent English proficiency in both written and spoken forms.
• Knowledge or interest in AI and coding/scripting is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Gather and interpret engineering information for technical publications.
• Utilize structured authoring tools to create customer-focused manuals.
• Manage validation workshops to ensure accuracy of documentation.

Skills

Communication

Technical Aptitude

Research

Team Player

Attention to Detail

Tools

Content Management Systems

Job description

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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.
• 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 try to see possibilities in everyday challenges. We offer a people-oriented, collaborative, and forward-thinking environment, where your unique skills and perspectives are valued.