Technical Author - Long Term Contract - Hybrid/Crewe

Adecco; Crewe; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A recruitment agency in the UK is seeking a Technical Author to create and improve documentation for software and hardware products. This role involves crafting user manuals and guides while collaborating with engineers and product managers. The ideal candidate will have strong writing skills and experience in technical writing, preferably with CAD tools. This is a long-term contract role available as hybrid or on-site in Crewe.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Technical Author or Writer.
• Exceptional writing, editing, and proofreading skills.
• Ability to understand complex technical information.

Responsibilities

• Craft clear documentation for software and hardware products.
• Collaborate with engineers and product managers.
• Create user manuals, installation guides, and FAQs.
• Update and improve existing documentation based on user feedback.
• Ensure content adheres to style guide and quality standards.

Skills

Technical writing

Editing

Proofreading

Understanding technical information

Organisational skills

Tools

CATIA

CAD tools

Job description

Overview

Technical Author - Long Term Contract - Hybrid/Crewe

Type: Contract
Hourly Rate: Competitive (Outside IR35)
Location: Crewe/Hybrid
Start: ASAP

Do you enjoy transforming complex concepts into clear, engaging content? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you! We are seeking a talented Technical Author to join our innovative team. We believe that effective communication is key to our success. As a Technical Author, you will play a crucial role in bridging the gap between our products and our users, ensuring that everyone can fully understand and utilise our cutting-edge technology.

Responsibilities

• Craft clear, concise, and user-friendly documentation for our software and hardware products.
• Collaborate with engineers, product managers, and other stakeholders to gather information and insights.
• Create a variety of content types, including user manuals, installation guides, FAQs, and online help.
• Continuously update and improve existing documentation based on user feedback and product updates.
• Ensure all content adheres to our style guide and quality standards.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Technical Author, Technical Writer, or similar role.
• Exceptional writing, editing, and proofreading skills.
• Ability to understand complex technical information and communicate it clearly.
• Experience with CATIA or simple CAD tool to creates illustrations.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.

How to apply

Please apply now to be considered for this role.