Technical Author - Agriculture

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

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Technical Author to create high-quality technical publications for their agricultural products. The role involves gathering engineering information, utilizing authoring tools, and collaborating with stakeholders. Ideal candidates have a background in agriculture and strong communication skills, and can work flexibly in a hybrid environment.

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.
• High level of written and spoken English.
• Knowledge of adapting content for specific audiences.

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain digital technical publications.
• Communicate with internal and customer stakeholders.
• Manage machine validation workshops.

Skills

Technical aptitude

Communication

Research

Proofreading

Teamwork

Tools

Content management systems

Structured authoring tools

CAD software

Job description

Technical Author - Agriculture, Watford, Hertfordshire

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.