Technical Author/Technical Writer
Bristol location (hybrid working)
£35,000 - £45,000 plus bonus and benefits
Several Tech Authors and Tech Writers are wanted on a permanent basis by a global client of ours who are at the forefront of their industry. The successful candidate will maintain customer documentation for customer products, in accordance with in-house quality standards. This documentation includes, but is not limited to, Instruction manuals and Spare parts manuals, and will be for employees usage, as well as end clients.
This is a permanent opportunity that includes a base salary of up to £45,000 plus bonus and benefits.
Overview of the Technical Author role:
* Plan, research, write, and edit documents from conception to delivery to fulfil customer requirements,
* Convey procedures in a consistent, clear, well-structured way, using concise and accurate terminology to ensure understanding and to avoid confusion by the reader.
* Create and manipulate images, either photographs or illustrations, to complement the text in documents.
Key skills and qualifications required for the Technical Author role:
* A degree, HNC/HND qualification or equivalent experience in mechanical or electromechanical engineering, or time served in forces or engineering apprenticeships.
* A number of years in technical authoring/writing experience in an engineering environment, writing instruction manuals for complex products.
* Experience in the use of an XML authoring application
If you are a Technical Author looking for a new opportunity either apply online or, if would like to find out about other opportunities please contact slynch@outsource-uk.co.uk or phone 0161 694 9216.