Technical Publications Specialist (IFUs & Manuals)

PLANET RECRUITMENT SERVICES LTD; Abingdon; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

INDWARE in Abingdon is seeking a Technical Publications Administrator to turn complex mechanical and electronic information into clear, compliant instructions for use, service manuals and production procedures. You will collaborate with New Product Development, Quality, Regulatory, Production and Engineering, owning assigned work from review to publication with change control processes.

Strong written English, attention to detail and proficiency in Word/Excel, plus desktop publishing tools like

Qualifications

• Experience producing technical documentation or procedures with clear English.
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• Desktop-publishing capability including page layout and image manipulation; competence in Word/Excel.
• The ability to understand and communicate information about mechanical and electronic products.
• Strong organisation and the ability to work independently and own assigned tasks.

Responsibilities

• Create, revise and continuously improve IFUs, user manuals, service manuals, datasheets, production procedures and work instructions.
• Gather and verify technical information and applicable regulatory requirements with colleagues across the business, ensuring procedures reflect approved production practices.
• Coordinate document reviews and approvals, manage updates through formal change control and maintain supporting records.
• Observe and photograph production processes, turning the information into clear assembly and test procedures with visuals.
• Create and update technical illustrations, product artwork, labels and symbols, and proofread, edit and format documents using desktop-publishing software.
• Arrange external translations, reviewing and reformatting translated documentation as required.
• Prepare files for external printing, check printer proofs and support in-house printing of user manuals and other documentation needed by Production.
• Apply company templates, style guides and branding consistently, while supporting routine Publications administration.

Skills

Technical writing

Attention to detail

Independent working

Communication

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Desktop publishing

Adobe InDesign

Illustrator

Job description

INDWARE in Abingdon is seeking a Technical Publications Administrator to turn complex mechanical and electronic information into clear, compliant instructions for use, service manuals and production procedures. You will collaborate with New Product Development, Quality, Regulatory, Production and Engineering, owning assigned work from review to publication with change control processes.

Strong written English, attention to detail and proficiency in Word/Excel, plus desktop publishing tools like