Technical Author

About the company

Permanent Position An established engineering business is seeking a Technical Author to produce and maintain technical documentation for specialist equipment supplied to the food and pharmaceutical industries.

Your tasks

• Create and maintain operating, installation and maintenance manuals.
• Compile customer documentation packs and verify supplier certification.
• Ensure documentation complies with relevant Machinery, ATEX and CE/UKCA requirements.
• Work with engineering teams to incorporate design changes and maintain accurate document revisions.
• Produce technical specifications, spare parts lists and conformity documentation.
• Support risk assessments, supplier documentation and customer validation requirements.
• Coordinate translations and create clear, user-friendly technical instructions.

Requirements

• Engineering or technical writing qualification, or equivalent experience.
• Experience producing technical documentation for machinery or engineering equipment.
• Understanding of Machinery Regulations, CE/UKCA marking and ATEX.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to translate technical information into clear instructions.
• Good knowledge of Microsoft Office, Adobe Acrobat and document management systems.

Experience within the food or pharmaceutical sectors, including food hygiene requirements, would be advantageous.

Other

Technical Author Worcester Salary: Up to £50,000 per annum + Benefits