Technical Writer

Acorn Recruitment; Portsmouth; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Technical Author / Writer in Portsmouth. This role involves finalising service-related documents, ensuring regulatory compliance, and standardising documentation for readability. The ideal candidate possesses a degree in Engineering or relevant fields and has strong communication skills. The company offers competitive pay, holiday benefits, and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

34 days' holiday after 12 weeks

Free on-site parking

Subsidised on-site canteen

Qualifications

• 2+ years of relevant experience in technical writing or documentation.
• Familiarity with ISO, cGMP, GDP, and quality systems.
• Experience working within project teams.

Responsibilities

• Finalise service-related documents using input from engineers.
• Ensure documentation meets quality and regulatory requirements.
• Standardise documentation to improve readability.

Skills

Written and verbal communication

Attention to detail

Document management

Education

Degree in Engineering, Life Science, Language Processing

Tools

Component Content Management System (CCMS)

Job description

Technical Author / Writer

Portsmouth | £30,000-£35,000 per annum | Monday-Friday, 37.5 hours per week | Temporary | On-site

Introduction

Acorn by Synergie is currently seeking an experienced Technical Author / Writer for their client, a leading global manufacturing and engineering company, within the Global Service Readiness Engineering Team based in Portsmouth.

This is a full-time, temporary opportunity to work within a forward-thinking organisation that values collaboration, innovation, and quality.

Key Duties

• Finalise service-related documents using content provided by Service Readiness Engineers.
• Ensure documentation meets quality, technical, and regulatory requirements (ISO, cGMP, GDP, EHS).
• Standardise documentation to improve readability and support global Field Service teams.
• Support Global Service Readiness Engineers with document lifecycle management.
• Track and monitor document releases and updates within internal platforms.
• Transfer and create technical content into standard formats using a Component Content Management System (CCMS).
• Monitor document review and approval processes and publish approved documentation to central repositories.
• Report document status and identify risks throughout the documentation lifecycle.

Requirements

• Degree in Engineering, Life Science, Language Processing, or at least 2 years' relevant experience.
• Familiarity with ISO, cGMP, GDP, and quality systems related to design control and product release.
• Experience working within project teams and meeting deadlines.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong understanding of the English language.
• High attention to detail and accuracy.

What We Offer

• 34 days' holiday after 12 weeks, including bank holidays.
• Free on-site parking.
• Subsidised on-site canteen.
• Secure and safe working environment.
• Excellent benefits package for temporary and permanent staff.

Interested?

Apply now or contact Stuart at the Acorn by Synergie Truro branch.

Acorn by Synergie acts as an employment business for the supply of temporary workers.