Technical Author – Engineering Manuals & Build Instructions

Internetwork Expert; Leicester; On-site; CAD 66,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary £35,000-£45,000

37.5h workweek

Free parking

25 days leave

Company bonus

Pension

Training & development

International travel opportunities

Workwear provided

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Ridgway Machines is seeking a Technical Author to transform engineering knowledge into clear, professional documentation that supports customers and internal teams. This newly created role will own documentation activities, freeing engineers to focus on delivery while improving standards.

You will produce manuals, build instructions and guides, acting as a bridge between design information and production. The successful candidate should interpret drawings and specifications, communicate clearly,

Qualifications

• Experience as a Technical Author, Technical Writer or in a similar documentation-focused role.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, specifications and technical information.
• Excellent written communication skills and exceptional attention to detail.
• Ability to simplify complex technical concepts for different audiences.
• Strong organisational and time management skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and document management systems.
• Experience collaborating with technical stakeholders in engineering, manufacturing or industrial environments.

Responsibilities

• Create operation and maintenance manuals, installation guides and service documentation.
• Produce build notes and assembly instructions for manufacturing teams.
• Gather information from engineering drawings, specifications, schematics and technical discussions.
• Work closely with engineers, project managers and production personnel to ensure technical accuracy.
• Create and maintain diagrams, illustrations, photographs and annotated technical content.
• Ensure documentation complies with relevant standards and company procedures.
• Manage document control, version control and revision processes.
• Prepare complete documentation packs for customer handover.
• Continuously improve document quality, usability and consistency.

Skills

Technical writing

Engineering drawings

Written communication

Time management

MS Office

Stakeholder collaboration

Documentation standards

Tools

CAD software

Document control systems

Job description

Ridgway Machines is seeking a Technical Author to transform engineering knowledge into clear, professional documentation that supports customers and internal teams. This newly created role will own documentation activities, freeing engineers to focus on delivery while improving standards.

You will produce manuals, build instructions and guides, acting as a bridge between design information and production. The successful candidate should interpret drawings and specifications, communicate clearly,