Technical Author - Agriculture

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

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a passionate Technical Author to create and maintain high-quality digital technical publications in agriculture. The role is based in Warwick with hybrid working options. Candidates should possess experience in agricultural machinery, strong technical aptitude, and excellent communication skills.

Benefits

Enhanced leave policies

Refer a friend scheme

Internal employee award schemes

Wellness contribution

Medical cash plan and discount portal

Qualifications

• Experience in agriculture or plant machinery.
• Excellent English, written and spoken.
• Demonstrated interest in Technology, AI, coding/scripting.

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain technical publications for products.
• Gather and interpret engineering information.
• Proof-read documentation ensuring standards are met.

Skills

Technical aptitude

Strong communication

Ability to proofread

Tools

Content management systems

Job description

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Technical Author - Agriculture, Sheffield, South Yorkshire

Location: Sheffield, South Yorkshire, 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, and a team player.

Working hours: 40 hours, Monday to Friday. Location: 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.