Workshop Manual Technical Author

Advanced Resource Managers Limited; Gaydon; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Advanced Resource Managers Limited is seeking a Workshop Manual Technical Author to join a dynamic team supporting a leading global automotive manufacturer. The role focuses on creating and delivering high-quality technical publications, including workshop manuals, service procedures, owner guides, and dealer support materials.

You will work with engineers and service teams to define methods, estimate times, and produce 3D visuals and CAD-based content.

Qualifications

• Practical hands-on experience in an automotive workshop environment.
• Strong understanding of vehicle service and repair operations.
• Excellent written and verbal communication with diverse stakeholders.
• Strong organisational skills with multitasking ability.
• Good IT proficiency and confidence with digital systems.

Responsibilities

• Analyse and document vehicle service and repair procedures using engineering data, CAD models, and service repair time information.
• Collaborate with engineers, technicians, service coordinators, special tool developers, and aftersales teams to define and validate repair methods.
• Develop detailed workshop manual content and repair procedures for use by service technicians and dealer networks.
• Estimate and validate service repair times using recognised timing methodologies.
• Create supporting 3D visual content and animations using technical authoring and CAD visualisation tools.
• Publish and maintain technical documentation within digital service information systems.
• Conduct practical validation activities to ensure repair methods are accurate, achievable, and correctly timed.
• Develop owner-focused repair guides covering routine maintenance and basic service tasks.

Skills

Automotive workshop experience

Vehicle service and repair operations

Written and verbal communication

Organisational skills

IT proficiency

Teamwork

Self-motivated

Education

Graduate Engineer or equivalent qualification

Tools

CAD software

Digital documentation tools

Job description

Workshop Manual Technical Author

Location: Gaydon, Warwickshire
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience, plus benefits

About the Role

We are looking for a Workshop Manual Technical Author to join a dynamic and collaborative team supporting a leading global automotive manufacturer. This role focuses on the creation and delivery of high-quality technical publications, including workshop manuals, service and repair procedures, owner documentation, illustrated parts catalogues, and dealer support materials.

This opportunity is ideally suited to a Graduate Engineer or similarly qualified individual with strong IT skills and practical experience in automotive workshop repairs. The successful candidate will combine technical expertise with excellent communication skills and a passion for producing clear, accurate documentation.

Key Responsibilities

• Analyse and document vehicle service and repair procedures using engineering data, CAD models, and service repair time information.
• Collaborate with engineers, technicians, service coordinators, special tool developers, and aftersales teams to define and validate repair methods.
• Develop detailed workshop manual content and repair procedures for use by service technicians and dealer networks.
• Estimate and validate service repair times using recognised timing methodologies.
• Create supporting 3D visual content and animations using technical authoring and CAD visualisation tools.
• Publish and maintain technical documentation within digital service information systems.
• Conduct practical validation activities where required to ensure repair methods are accurate, achievable, and correctly timed.
• Develop owner-focused repair guides covering routine maintenance and basic service tasks.

Skills and Experience Essential

• Practical hands‑on experience within an automotive workshop environment.
• Strong understanding of vehicle service and repair operations.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to engage effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines.
• Good IT proficiency and confidence working with digital systems and software applications.
• Self‑motivated, proactive, and capable of working both independently and as part of a team.
• Professional and customer‑focused approach with a positive, solution‑oriented mindset.

Desirable

• Experience in technical authoring, workshop manual creation, or automotive service documentation.
• Familiarity with CAD software and digital visualisation tools.
• Experience creating or working with 3D technical content and animations.
• Understanding of automotive product development and lifecycle processes.