Technical Documentation Specialist

Oxford Instruments; West of England; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private healthcare

25 days annual leave

Half-days on Fridays

Share incentive plan

Defined contribution pension plan

On-site canteen

Flexible benefits package

Job summary

Oxford Instruments Plasma Technology in Severn Beach, Bristol, is seeking a Technical Author to join our global team on a permanent basis. You will create and refine highly technical documentation, prioritising content validation and cross‑department collaboration to ensure accuracy and timeliness.

You will publish manuals using Framemaker and Flare, develop clear procedures, review content, edit CAD drawings, and respond to technical queries, while upholding health and safety standards and

Qualifications

• A recognised technical authoring qualification (ISTC, NVQ, Diploma, etc.) or equivalent experience.
• Minimum experience of two years in a technical author role.
• Proficiency in using authoring software such as MadCap Flare, Framemaker or Adobe Acrobat.
• Experience in writing procedures for the operation and maintenance of technical products.
• Ideally, experience in either the semiconductor, electro-mechanical or scientific sector.
• Experience in CAD software is helpful.
• Experience in using Simplified Technical English is helpful.
• Familiarity with document control procedures such as branching, versioning and document review cycles.

Responsibilities

• Publish customer manuals using Framemaker and Flare.
• Develop clear and concise documentation meeting users' needs.
• Validate technical details with engineers and technicians in the lab.
• Peer review content written by colleagues.
• Edit CAD drawings and related images used in documentation.
• Answer technical queries with engineers and managers.
• Follow internal document version control and branching procedures.
• Uphold health, safety, and environmental protection standards.

Skills

Technical writing

Problem-solving

Customer focus

Self management

Team player

Safety commitment

Education

ISTC qualification

NVQ

Diploma

Tools

MadCap Flare

Framemaker

Adobe Acrobat

Job description

Oxford Instruments Plasma Technology in Severn Beach, Bristol, is seeking a Technical Author to join our global team on a permanent basis. You will create and refine highly technical documentation, prioritising content validation and cross‑department collaboration to ensure accuracy and timeliness.

You will publish manuals using Framemaker and Flare, develop clear procedures, review content, edit CAD drawings, and respond to technical queries, while upholding health and safety standards and