Technical Author

Technical Author – Manufacturing & Engineering Salary: £40,000 – £45,000 per annum

Location:

Pershore, Worcestershire Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent

Working Hours:

Monday to Friday, 8:00am – 4:30pm Location Requirement:
Office-based – applicants must live within a reasonable commuting distance of Pershore. Are you an experienced Technical Author with a background in manufacturing or engineering? GMP Recruitment are delighted to be working in partnership with a highly successful and well-established engineering and manufacturing business based in Pershore. We are currently recruiting for an experienced Technical Author to join their growing team on a full-time, permanent basis.

IMPORTANT – PLEASE READ BEFORE APPLYING To be considered for this position, candidates MUST have previous experience writing and producing technical manuals within a manufacturing or engineering environment. This is not a general administration or document control position. We are specifically looking for someone who has hands-on experience producing detailed technical documentation, operating manuals and engineering documentation for machinery, equipment or manufactured products.

Candidates must also live within a reasonable commuting distance of Pershore, Worcestershire, as this is a fully office-based position. About the Opportunity Are you someone who enjoys understanding how machinery works and turning complex engineering information into clear, accurate and professional technical documentation? This is a fantastic opportunity to join an innovative engineering business specialising in bespoke machinery and equipment.

With every project offering something different, you'll have the opportunity to work on a variety of technically interesting engineering projects, rather than producing repetitive documentation. You'll work closely with Design Engineers, Production and Project teams, gaining first-hand knowledge of the machinery throughout the manufacturing and build process. This is a hands-on technical documentation role where your engineering understanding, attention to detail and ability to produce accurate manuals will be essential.

Key Responsibilities As a Technical Author, your responsibilities will include:
Producing clear, accurate and comprehensive technical manuals, operating instructions and engineering documentation . Creating complete documentation packages, including IQ/OQ, SDS, HDS, DQ and FDS documentation. Working directly with engineering and manufacturing teams to gather technical information. Reviewing machinery and equipment during the manufacturing process to ensure documentation accurately reflects the finished product. Translating complex engineering information into easy-to-understand technical manuals.

Ensuring documentation meets relevant quality standards, customer specifications and industry requirements. Managing multiple documentation projects while meeting agreed deadlines. Reviewing and updating existing manuals and technical documents. Supporting improvements to documentation processes, templates and standards. Liaising with Design, Production and Project teams to ensure technical accuracy. Essential Skills & Experience We are specifically looking for candidates who can demonstrate the following:
Previous experience working as a Technical Author within a manufacturing or engineering environment – essential. Proven experience writing and producing technical manuals for machinery, equipment or engineered products – essential. Ideally a minimum of 3 years' experience in a technical authoring position. Ability to understand and interpret engineering information, technical specifications and machinery documentation. Experience working closely with engineers, designers and…