Job Description
Technical Author
Salary DOE + Benefits
South Yorkshire (1 day at home per week)
Our Client
An established engineering organisation with a strong track record of delivering complex automation and materials handling projects is seeking a skilled Technical Author. Serving customers in the UK and internationally, the business works across a variety of industrial sectors, producing high-quality systems from concept to commissioning and installation. The company fosters accuracy and quality in all outputs, providing an environment where clear, precise documentation is central to successful project delivery.
The Role
The Technical Author will be responsible for producing professional, client-ready documentation to support the design, delivery, installation, and maintenance of advanced materials handling systems. Working closely with engineering, controls, and project management teams, the role will ensure all technical content is clear, accurate, and compliant with relevant standards and client requirements.
Key responsibilities include creating and maintaining a range of documentation such as operation and maintenance manuals, functional design specifications, inspection and test plans, and technical submissions. The role will also develop and improve templates, embed documentation standards, and coordinate wit...