Technical Writer

Technical Writer

Salary:
Up to £43,000 per annum (DOE)

Location:

Clevedon (Hybrid working available)

Industry: Engineering / Technical Documentation / Manufacturing

We are seeking an experienced Technical Writer to produce and maintain high‑quality support documentation for engineering products manufactured in Clevedon and used globally across distributed manufacturing sites.

This role will focus on creating clear, structured, and compliant technical documentation including upgrade instructions, service and maintenance procedures, installation documentation, and commissioning documentation for complex engineering products.

You will work closely with engineers, subject matter experts, and internal stakeholders to ensure documentation is accurate, user‑friendly, and aligned with company and industry standards.

Technical Documentation

• Plan, research, write, and edit technical documentation from concept through to release
• Produce service, maintenance, installation, upgrade, modification, and commissioning documentation
• Ensure documentation aligns with company house style and quality standards

Content Accuracy & Clarity

• Translate complex engineering information into clear and concise procedures
• Ensure terminology, structure, and formatting remain consistent and easy to follow
• Gather technical information from SMEs, drawings, existing content, and direct product interaction

Visual & Technical Content

• Create and manipulate technical images, illustrations, and photographs to support documentation
• Support extraction and use of views from 3D models where required

Stakeholder Collaboration

• Work with engineering and technical stakeholders to review and verify documentation
• Proofread and edit documents to ensure complete accuracy before release
• Support knowledge sharing and documentation improvements across teams

Compliance & Standards

• Ensure documentation complies with relevant industry standards and directives
• Maintain document quality and adherence to internal documentation processes

• Degree, HNC/HND, or equivalent experience in mechanical or electromechanical engineering
• Engineering apprenticeship or forces engineering background also considered
• Minimum 3 years’ technical writing experience within an engineering environment
• Experience writing service, testing, or maintenance procedures for complex products
• Experience using Simplified Technical English (STE)
• Understanding of Microsoft Office and SharePoint 365
• Experience using image manipulation software such as Corel Draw
• Ability to interpret mechanical drawings and electrical diagrams accurately
• Strong organisational skills with excellent attention to detail
• Ability to work independently and communicate effectively with technical stakeholders

Financial & Security

• Bonus up to 7.5% of basic annual salary
• Pension with company contribution of up to 8%
• Life assurance of 4 x basic salary

Health & Wellbeing

• Cash health plan
• Thriving Wellbeing Programme supporting physical, mental, and social wellbeing
• Discounted gym memberships

Time Off

• 25 days holiday (excluding Bank Holidays)

On‑site Facilities

• Free parking
• Ample cycle storage, lockers, and showers
• Subsidised canteen
• Dedicated wellbeing and prayer room

If this role sounds of interest please click apply to send your CV, or contact Kirk at Pertemps, Bristol.