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Technical Author

Jonathan Lee Recruitment Ltd
Posted 2 days ago, valid for 16 days
Location

Hindlip, Worcestershire WR3, England

Salary

£30,000 - £36,000 per annum

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Contract type

Full Time

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  • The Technical Author position is available with a leading company in machine tool equipment design and manufacturing based in Worcester.
  • The role involves creating and maintaining technical documentation such as Operating Manuals, Maintenance Manuals, and spare parts lists for the European Engineering Team.
  • Candidates should possess an HNC/HND qualification in an engineering-related subject and have at least 3 years of technical writing experience in an engineering environment.
  • The salary for this position is competitive and commensurate with experience, though specific figures are not disclosed in the job description.
  • Applicants must demonstrate strong written English skills, be computer literate, and have a meticulous approach to work.

Technical Author

Our globally established and highly recognised Client continues to be the market leader for the design, manufacture and supply of an extensive range of machine tool equipment. With a design, manufacturing and assembly operation in Worcester, they have a requirement for a Technical Author. Simply, the Technical Author will write the Manuals for the European Engineering Team.

Reporting to the Team Leader/Senior Design Manager, the role will focus on the production and maintenance of technical documentation associated with the products and options that are produced.

Core responsibilities include:
• Creation and continued maintenance of Operating Manuals, Maintenance Manuals, Detail Specifications and spare parts lists.
• Maintenance and administration of internal technical documentation (assembly instructions, machine manuals and CE technical files and risk assessments)
• Ensuring that all technical documentation is completed to company standards and are delivered within agreed timescales.

To support this role, you should have:
• HNC/HND qualification or equivalent in an engineering related subject
• Excellent standard of written English / literacy
• Computer literate
• Be meticulous, highly conscientious, methodical and systematic
• Be highly motivated and flexible
• Able to work in a team and independently
• Good communication skills
• Ability to work under pressure to meet project deadlines.

Desirable Criteria
• Good engineering background (Machine tool experience preferred)
• Technical writing experience in an engineering environment
• Familiar with CAD systems (preferably CATIA Composer / CREO Illustrate)
• Basic knowledge of French and German
• Experience with a graphics manipulation program (e.g. Photoshop or PaintShop)
• Competence with Microsoft Office (especially MS Word) and Adobe Acrobat Pro


If you are interested in this hands-on and focused position, then please apply directly. Your CV will be forwarded to Jonathan Lee Recruitment, a leading engineering and manufacturing recruitment consultancy established in 1978. The services advertised by Jonathan Lee Recruitment are those of an Employment Agency.

In order for your CV to be processed effectively, please ensure your name, email address, phone number and location (post code OR town OR county, as a minimum) are included.

Your CV will be forwarded to Jonathan Lee Recruitment, a leading engineering and manufacturing recruitment consultancy established in 1978. The services advertised by Jonathan Lee Recruitment are those of an Employment Agency.
In order for your CV to be processed effectively, please ensure your name, email address, phone number and location (post code OR town OR county, as a minimum) are included.

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