Technical Author – Worcester

Jonathan Lee Recruitment; West Midlands Combined Authority; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment consultancy is seeking a Technical Author to produce and maintain essential technical documentation for their engineering team based in West Midlands. The ideal candidate will have a background in engineering, excellent writing skills, and experience in documentation management. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and attention to detail are crucial for this role, which also offers an opportunity to work independently within a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• HNC/HND qualification or equivalent in an engineering related subject.
• Be meticulous, highly conscientious, methodical and systematic.
• Able to work in a team and independently.

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain Operating Manuals and Maintenance Manuals.
• Ensure all documentation meets company standards.
• Manage internal technical documentation efficiently.

Skills

Excellent standard of written English

Computer literate

Good communication skills

Attention to detail

Ability to work under pressure

Education

HNC/HND qualification in engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office (MS Word)

Adobe Acrobat Pro

Job description

Overview

Technical Author

Our globally established and highly recognised client continues to be the market leader for the design, manufacture and supply of an extensive range of machine tool and CNC equipment. With a design, manufacturing and assembly operation in Worcester, they have a requirement for a Technical Author. The Technical Author will write the Manuals for the European Engineering Team.

Reporting to the Team Leader/Senior Design Manager, the role will focus on the production and maintenance of technical documentation associated with the products and options that are produced.

Responsibilities

• Creation and continued maintenance of Operating Manuals, Maintenance Manuals, Detail Specifications and spare parts lists.
• Maintenance and administration of internal technical documentation (assembly instructions, machine manuals and CE technical files and risk assessments).
• Ensuring that all technical documentation is completed to company standards and delivered within agreed timescales.

Qualifications

• HNC/HND qualification or equivalent in an engineering related subject.
• Excellent standard of written English / literacy.
• Computer literate.
• Be meticulous, highly conscientious, methodical and systematic.
• Be highly motivated and flexible.
• Able to work in a team and independently.
• Good communication skills.
• Ability to work under pressure to meet project deadlines.

Desirable Criteria

• Good engineering background (machine tool experience preferred).
• Technical writing experience in an engineering environment.
• Familiar with CAD systems (preferably CATIA Composer / CREO Illustrate).
• Basic knowledge of French and German where possible.
• Experience with a graphics manipulation program (e.g. Photoshop or PaintShop).
• Competence with Microsoft Office (especially MS Word) and Adobe Acrobat Pro.

Application

Your CV will be forwarded to Jonathan Lee Recruitment, a leading engineering and manufacturing recruitment consultancy established in 1978. The services advertised by Jonathan Lee Recruitment are those of an Employment Agency.

In order for your CV to be processed effectively, please ensure your name, email address, phone number and location (post code OR town OR county, as a minimum) are included.