Technical Author

Technical Author – Competitive

Benefits:
Competitive salary, strong pension plan, medical coverage.

Job  – Perm full time / onsite. Based in Oxfordshire.

• Translate complex maintenance procedures, technical manuals, and engineering instructions into clear, logical, step‑by‑step task cards and work instructions.
• Develop and maintain detailed work cards that support engineering and maintenance activities.
• Manage document revision and version control processes to ensure teams use the latest approved documentation.
• Validate work instructions with technicians to confirm practicality, usability, and accuracy.
• Collaborate with engineering, planning, and maintenance teams to gather technical information and keep documentation current.
• Drive continuous improvement by incorporating user feedback and operational lessons learned.
• Ensure all documentation meets relevant quality, regulatory, and compliance requirements.

• Essential – Engineering qualification (Level 3 or above, or equivalent experience).
• Experience interpreting and documenting complex engineering or technical processes.
• Ability to extract technical information and communicate it clearly in written English.
• Strong attention to detail and document control discipline.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and other digital documentation tools.
• Strong organisational, administrative, and stakeholder management abilities.

• Experience with in aerospace, defence, military, government or a regulated engineering environment.
• Previous maintenance planning or technical services exposure.
• Knowledge of maintenance management or planning systems.

Successful candidates will be required to undergo background screening and obtain relevant security clearances, subject to role requirements.

Applicants must have the legal right to work in the United Kingdom. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from all qualified candidates.