Technical Documentation Specialist

Sartorius Stedim; Epsom; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A global life science company in Epsom is seeking a Technical Documentation Specialist to create service manuals and technical documents. The role involves documenting complex processes and working closely with teams to ensure documentation is accurate and timely. Ideal candidates will have experience in technical documentation, strong communication skills, and a proactive approach. Competitive benefits and the possibility of remote work are available.

Benefits

Personal and Professional Development

Work-life Balance

Health & Wellbeing package

Attractive Working Conditions

Qualifications

• Experience creating technical documentation with complex technical data.
• Basic knowledge of XML-based content management systems.
• Willingness to travel internationally (approximately 15% of the time).

Responsibilities

• Document technically complex processes and specifications.
• Create service manuals and technical documents.
• Monitor user feedback and implement improvements.

Skills

Technical documentation skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Tools

XML-based component content management systems

Job description

Responsibilities

You will work with Technical Documentation and Product Support Specialists and other stakeholders to document technically complex processes and specifications.

Creating service manuals and technical documents including maintenance and calibration instructions as well as developing, collecting and publishing technical information.

You will participate in the standardisation of service documentation.

Do you enjoy continuously learning new things? You will work on various projects simultaneously, often time‑sensitive, with the ability to understand the complexity of our Bioprocess systems.

In addition you will monitor user feedback and the implementation of improvements in the documentation.

You will work closely with many global teams all working towards the same goal of ensuring our documentation is correct and completed in a timely manner.

Qualifications

Experience creating technical documentation with the ability to understand complex technical data and communicate it clearly and appropriately to the target audience.

Basic knowledge of XML‑based component content management systems.

Through regular travel to different locations you will build good working relationships and identify with our values: sustainability, openness and enjoyment (approximately 15% international travel).

Excellent communication and problem‑solving skills with a willingness to learn.

Have a proactive approach, be organised in your work with a very strong attention to detail ethos.

In order to commence working with us the successful candidate must have the right to work in the UK.

What we offer

As a growing global life science company stock listed on the German DAX and TecDAX Sartorius offers a wide range of benefits.

Personal and Professional Development: Mentoring leadership programs internal seminar offerings.

Work‑life Balance: Remote options flexible work schedules.

Making an impact right from the start: Comprehensive onboarding including a virtual online platform even before joining.

Welcoming Culture: Mutual support team‑spirit and international collaboration; communities on numerous topics such as coaching agile working and business women network.

Intelligent working environment: Working in smart buildings with the latest technology and equipment.

Attractive Working Conditions: 37.5 hours working week, 25 days annual leave plus public holidays, Annual option to buy sell or carry over annual leave, Free parking on site, Free hot and cold drinks.

Health & Wellbeing

Competitive benefits package including: Private Medical Insurance, Private Dental Insurance, Group Life Assurance, Travel Insurance (Employee Paid), Salary Sacrifice Health Assessment Service, Salary Sacrifice Cycle to Work Scheme, Group Personal Pension Plan, Group Income Protection, Salary Sacrifice Will Writing Service.

About Sartorius

Sartorius is part of the solution in the fight against cancer, dementia and many other diseases. Our technologies help translate scientific discoveries into real‑world medicine faster so that new therapeutics can reach patients worldwide.

We look for ambitious team players and creative minds who want to contribute to this goal and advance their careers in a dynamic global environment.

Join our global team and become part of the solution. We are looking forward to receiving your application.