Technical Author
Worcester
Salary: Up to £50,000 per annum + Benefits
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.
Key Responsibilities
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Create and maintain operating, installation and maintenance manuals.
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Compile customer documentation packs and verify supplier certification.
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Ensure documentation complies with relevant Machinery, ATEX and CE/UKCA requirements.
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Work with engineering teams to incorporate design changes and maintain accurate document revisions.
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Produce technical specifications, spare parts lists and conformity documentation.
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Support risk assessments, supplier documentation and customer validation requirements.
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Coordinate translations and create clear, user-friendly technical instructions.
About You
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Engineering or technical writing qualification, or equivalent experience.
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Experience producing technical documentation for machinery or engineering equipment.
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Understanding of Machinery Regulations, CE/UKCA marking and ATEX.
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Strong communication skills and the ability to translate technical information into clear instructions.
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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