Technical Author 6600

Technical Author

Job Description

Our client is recruiting a Technical Author to join their European Engineering team. Reporting to a Team Leader or Senior Design Manager, the role will focus on the production and maintenance of technical documentation for the products and options produced by the company.

Key Responsibilities of a Technical Author

• Create and continuously maintain Operating Manuals, Maintenance Manuals, Detail Specifications, and spare parts lists.
• Administer and maintain internal technical documentation.
• Manage assembly instructions and machine manuals.
• Oversee technical files and risk assessments.
• Ensure all documentation meets company standards.
• Deliver documents within agreed timescales.

Key Skills of a Technical Author

• HNC/HND qualification or equivalent in an engineering-related subject is essential.
• A strong engineering background, with machine tool experience preferred.
• Previous technical writing experience in an engineering environment.
• Familiarity with CAD systems (e.g., CATIA Composer / CREO Illustrate
• Competence with Microsoft Office (especially MS Word) and Adobe Acrobat Pro.
• The ability to work both in a team and independently.

To be considered for this role, please email your CV to katie.tyrrell@first-base.co.uk or call Katie on 01453 755330.

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