Technical Author - Operator & Workshop Manuals

We’re looking for a passionate, detail-oriented Technical Author - Operator & Workshop Manuals to join our expanding team in Warwick.

In this role, you’ll create and maintain high-quality digital operator and workshop manuals, transforming complex engineering and technical information into clear, accurate and user-focused content. You’ll work to established authoring guidelines and standards, producing consistent and reusable documentation that can support multiple brands across a global marketplace.

• Create and update operator and workshop manual content to a high standard.
• Gather, collate and interpret technical and engineering information from a range of sources.
• Communicate professionally with key internal teams and customer stakeholders, including vehicle engineering and brand personnel.
• Use structured authoring tools and established guidelines to create clear, customer-focused technical publications.
• Interpret technical specifications and simplify complex systems into structured, easy-to-understand operating, maintenance and repair information.
• Utilise CAD data and relevant software tools to support the creation of technical content.
• Create clear and concise graphic briefs for Technical Illustrators.
• Manage vehicle validation workshops in collaboration with key stakeholders to ensure technical content is accurate and representative of the product.
• Manage relevant projects and ensure documentation is delivered to agreed timescales.
• Work effectively to tight deadlines while managing competing priorities.
• Work independently and use your own initiative with minimal supervision.

• Experience in technical authoring, ideally producing operator manuals, workshop manuals or similar technical documentation.
• Automotive experience would be desirable.
• Excellent written and spoken English, with the ability to communicate complex technical information clearly.
• Strong technical aptitude and the ability to understand complex vehicle systems and engineering information.
• Strong research skills and the ability to identify and interpret the information required to complete a task.
• Experience writing and adapting technical content for different target audiences.
• Strong organisation skills, with the ability to manage and prioritise workload and deliver to tight deadlines.
• A keen eye for detail and the ability to proofread technical documentation accurately.
• A proactive approach to identifying areas for improvement and developing practical solutions.
• Experience working with content management systems would be advantageous.
• Knowledge of structured authoring and technical software tools such as XML editors, XMetaL, Altova, Vis Mockup, CATIA, Creo, Photoshop and Microsoft 365 would be advantageous.
• An appropriate level of education or equivalent experience relevant to a technical authoring role.

• 40 hours per week
• Warwick - flexible hybrid working

• Enhanced leave policies, including sickness and parental leave
• Refer-a-friend scheme
• Internal employee recognition and award schemes
• Wellness contribution
• Medical cash plan
• Employee discount portal

At Aleido, we believe in open collaboration, meaningful relationships and finding possibilities in everyday challenges.

You’ll be joining a people-focused, collaborative and forward-thinking environment where your expertise and perspective are valued. You’ll also have the opportunity to work with evolving technologies and help shape how complex technical information is created and delivered.