Technical Author - Worcester

Jonathan Lee Recruitment Ltd; Wychavon; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering recruitment consultancy is seeking a Technical Author in the UK to create and maintain technical documentation for machine tools and CNC equipment. The ideal candidate will possess an HNC/HND in an engineering-related subject and have excellent written English skills. The role involves working closely with the European Engineering Team to ensure all documentation meets company standards and project deadlines. Good communication skills and the ability to work both independently and in a team are essential.

Qualifications

• Be meticulous and highly conscientious.
• Able to work in a team and independently.
• Flexible and highly motivated.

Responsibilities

• Creation of Operating Manuals and Maintenance Manuals.
• Administration of internal technical documentation.
• Ensuring documentation meets company standards.

Skills

Excellent standard of written English

Good communication skills

Ability to work under pressure

Education

HNC/HND qualification in engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

Adobe Acrobat Pro

CAD systems (CATIA Composer / CREO Illustrate)

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. Simply, 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.

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.