Technical Author - MOD Projects

Travail Employment Group; Harrogate; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical & dental

Hybrid working after training

Staff bonus

Training & career progression

Salary-sacrifice EV scheme

Job summary

Travail Employment Group is recruiting a Technical Author to support MOD projects in the Harrogate area. You will gather data on defence equipment, collaborate with OEMs and engineering teams, and translate complex information into clear operation manuals and training materials.

A full UK security clearance will be required. Ideal candidates have an engineering background and experience with military publication formats such as AESPs, BRs or APs, plus strong written communication and attention

Qualifications

• Proven ability to produce clear, user‑oriented technical publications.
• Experience translating complex technical data into manuals and training materials.
• Familiarity with MOD document formats and standards.

Responsibilities

• Visit military and defence customer sites to gather, interpret and collate technical data for MOD publications.
• Collaborate with OEMs and engineering teams to produce and update operation manuals, maintenance documentation, Illustrated Parts Catalogues, ILS elements, safety information and training media.
• Translate complex engineering information into clear, accurate and user‑friendly documentation for end‑users and maintainers.
• Ensure all publications meet MOD and company standards, delivering high‑quality outputs within agreed timelines.
• A full security clearance will be required.

Skills

Technical writing

Excellent communication

Attention to detail

Stakeholder engagement

Data gathering

Analytical

Education

Engineering degree (Mechanical/Electrical/Electronic) or equivalent

Tools

AESPs/BRs/APs formats

Documentation standards

Job description

Technical Author - MOD Projects

Excellent opportunity for someone with (ILS), technical training, or military publications experience-to step into a professional Technical Author role supporting MOD equipment and programmes.

This growing organisation produces high‑quality technical documentation used across the maintenance, operation and support of defence assets. If you've worked with AESPs, BRs, APs, or in a technical library, training cell, or engineering support environment, this role may be suitable for you.

What You'll Be Doing

• Visit military and defence customer sites to gather, interpret and collate technical data for a wide range of MOD documentation.
• Work directly with OEMs and engineering teams to produce and update operation manuals, maintenance documentation, Illustrated Parts Catalogues, ILS elements, safety information and training media.
• Translate complex engineering information into clear, accurate and user‑friendly documentation for end‑users and maintainers.
• Ensure all publications meet MOD and company standards, delivering high‑quality outputs within agreed timelines.
• A full security clearance will be required.

What You'll Bring

• Engineering background in Mechanical, Electrical or Electronic disciplines.
• Experience with technical publications, ideally military formats such as AESPs, BRs, APs.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with excellent attention to detail.
• Ability to analyse, evaluate and simplify complex technical information.
• Confident engaging with customers and stakeholders to gather accurate source data.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Ideal backgrounds include MOD, REME, Royal Navy, RAF, Army, defence contractors or roles involving ILS, training development, equipment support or technical library work.

Benefits

• Private medical & dental
• Flexible working
• Hybrid working after training
• 4× death in service
• Staff bonus
• Training & career progression
• Social events (sports, charity, days out)
• Salary‑sacrifice EV scheme