Technical Author – Engineering Documentation (Hybrid)

RecruitME; East Midlands; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Half-day finish every Friday

Christmas shutdown

Job summary

RecruitME is recruiting for a Technical Author on behalf of a long‑standing client, a respected technical services provider. The role is based in Grantham, Lincolnshire, with hybrid working requiring only one day in the office each week.

You will produce clear, accurate documentation by interpreting drawings, CAD models and data, turning technical detail into user‑friendly manuals and procedures for various sectors including defence, manufacturing and automotive.

Qualifications

• Experience turning technical drawings, CAD models and data into clear user documentation.
• Ability to gather technical information from engineers and other sources.
• Experience producing manuals, maintenance documentation, operating procedures and technical publications.

Responsibilities

• Produce technical documentation for engineering and product support projects.
• Interpret engineering drawings, CAD models and technical data.
• Gather technical information through research, customer contact and engineering input.
• Document procedures clearly from source material and first principles.
• Liaise with project managers, senior technical authors and customers.
• Support quality checks on documentation for accuracy and clarity.
• Follow quality and controlled documentation procedures.

Skills

Engineering background

Strong written communication

Attention to detail

Job description

RecruitME is recruiting for a Technical Author on behalf of a long‑standing client, a respected technical services provider. The role is based in Grantham, Lincolnshire, with hybrid working requiring only one day in the office each week.

You will produce clear, accurate documentation by interpreting drawings, CAD models and data, turning technical detail into user‑friendly manuals and procedures for various sectors including defence, manufacturing and automotive.