Technical Author

Job description

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.

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Greater Bristol Area

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

19-05-2026

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English