Technical Author - Agriculture

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

Job summary

A leading company in the agricultural sector is seeking a detail-oriented Technical Author based in Warwick. The role involves creating high-quality technical manuals and requires proficiency in English, strong technical aptitude, and experience with agricultural machinery. The company offers enhanced leave policies, wellness contributions, and a flexible working environment.

Benefits

Enhanced leave policies

Refer a friend scheme

Internal employee award schemes

Wellness contribution

Medical cash plan

Qualifications

• Experience with agricultural or plant machinery.
• Strong interest in technology and coding.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

English proficiency

Technical aptitude

Communication skills

Research ability

Proofreading

Scripting capabilities

Job description

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Technical Author - Agriculture, Southampton

Location: Southampton, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Views: 2

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.
• Proofread documentation ensuring all deliverables meet the required standards.

Person Specification:

• Experience with agricultural or plant machinery.
• Excellent English skills, both written and spoken.
• High level of technical aptitude.
• Strong interest in technology, 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.
• Capability to manage and prioritise workload and work to tight deadlines.
• Able to identify areas for improvement and suggest solutions.
• Experience in proofreading technical documentation.
• Experience working with content management systems.
• Knowledge of writing and adapting content for specific target groups.
• Thorough, communicative, and a team player.
• 40 hours, Monday to Friday.
• Hybrid flexible working in Warwick.

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 foster open collaboration, meaningful relationships, and a forward-thinking environment where your skills and perspectives are valued.