Technical Author : Worcester

TipTopJob; Worcester; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm located in Worcester is seeking a Technical Author to produce and maintain technical documentation for their products. The ideal candidate should have an engineering-related qualification, excellent written English skills, and the ability to work both independently and within a team. Familiarity with CAD systems and technical writing experience will be advantageous. This position offers a dynamic work environment with a focus on quality documentation delivery.

Qualifications

• HNC/HND qualification in engineering or equivalent required.
• Excellent written English and literacy skills are essential.
• Experience in technical writing in an engineering environment is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain Operating Manuals and Maintenance Manuals.
• Administer internal technical documentation such as machine manuals.
• Ensure timely delivery of technical documentation to standards.

Skills

Excellent standard of written English

Good communication skills

Meticulous and highly conscientious

Computer literate

Ability to work under pressure

Teamwork and independence

Education

HNC/HND qualification in an engineering related subject

Tools

Microsoft Office (especially MS Word)

Adobe Acrobat Pro

CAD systems (preferably CATIA Composer / CREO Illustrate)

Graphics manipulation program (e.g. Photoshop)

Job description

Overview

Technical Author

Our globally established and highly recognised client continues to be a 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 are delivered within agreed timescales.

To Support This Role, You Should Have

• 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

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.

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