Technical Author - Agriculture

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

Job summary

A leading company in the agricultural sector is seeking a dedicated Technical Author to develop technical publications. The role involves compiling complex technical information into user-friendly material and collaborating with various stakeholders. Ideal candidates should have a strong background in agricultural machinery, excellent communication skills, and a passion for technology.

Benefits

Enhanced leave policies

Refer a friend scheme

Internal employee award schemes

Wellness contribution

Medical cash plan and discount portal

Qualifications

• Experience in agricultural/plant machinery is essential.
• Excellent written and spoken English required.
• Ability to proofread and adapt content for target groups.

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain high-quality digital technical publications.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to gather and interpret engineering information.
• Manage validation workshops and proofread documentation for quality assurance.

Skills

Technical Aptitude

Communication Skills

Attention to Detail

Tools

Content Management Systems

CAD Software

Job description

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Technical Author - Agriculture, Preston, Lancashire

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Preston, Lancashire, United Kingdom

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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.
• 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.