Technical Author Defence & Aerospace Engineering Documentation

Grantham, Lincolnshire | Hybrid Working only one office day per week£35,000 | 36-hour week | Friday half-day | Christmas shutdownAre you an experienced Technical Author, Technical Writer or Engineer looking for a role that combines interesting technical projects with an exceptional work-life balance?RecruitME is recruiting for a Technical Author on behalf of one of our longest-standing clients: a highly respected technical product support business with a long-established presence in the defence and aerospace sectors .The company has built an excellent reputation for producing high-quality technical documentation and product support solutions for complex engineering environments. Alongside its extensive defence and aerospace work, it also supports clients across manufacturing and automotive engineering.This is an excellent opportunity to join a secure, specialist and growing business with multiple projects underway and further growth anticipated over the next six to nine months.Exceptional Work-Life Balance This role offers a level of flexibility and work-life balance that is rarely available within technical engineering and defence-related environments:Hybrid working with only one day per week in the office36-hour working weekHalf-day finish every Friday25 days holiday plus bank holidaysChristmas shutdown£35,000 salaryPermanent, full-time positionVaried defence, aerospace and engineering projectsLong-term career opportunity with an established specialist businessThe Technical Author Role As a Technical Author, you will produce clear, accurate and user-friendly engineering documentation in accordance with customer requirements, project instructions and internal quality procedures.You will gather technical information directly from engineers, customers and source material, interpret engineering drawings, CAD models, design data and applicable standards, and translate complex technical detail into documentation that can be easily understood by its intended users.Documentation may include:Technical manualsMaintenance manualsOperating and installation proceduresEngineering work instructionsControlled technical documentationTechnical publicationsIllustrated parts informationInteractive electronic technical manualsProduct support and service documentationKey Responsibilities Produce high-quality technical documentation for defence, aerospace and engineering projectsInterpret engineering drawings, CAD models, technical data and applicable standardsGather information through technical research, engineering input and customer liaisonWrite clear operating, maintenance, repair and installation proceduresProduce documentation from first principles, source material or existing technical informationLiaise with Project Managers, Senior Technical Authors, Directors, engineers and customersEnsure documentation is accurate, consistent and appropriate for its intended audienceCarry out quality checks on documentation produced by other authorsFollow internal quality, security and controlled-documentation proceduresSupport customer liaison and project coordination on smaller assignmentsTravel to customer sites occasionally where requiredAbout You You will be technically minded, highly organised and comfortable working with detailed engineering information.You may already be working as a:Technical AuthorTechnical WriterEngineering Technical AuthorTechnical Documentation EngineerTechnical Publications AuthorDocumentation SpecialistDesign EngineerMechanical EngineerElectrical EngineerMaintenance EngineerProduct Support EngineerILS EngineerPrevious Technical Author experience would be advantageous, but applications are also welcomed from engineers and technically experienced professionals who can demonstrate excellent written English, strong attention to detail and the ability to explain complex technical processes clearly.Skills and Experience The successful candidate is likely to have:An engineering, manufacturing or technical backgroundExcellent written English and proofreading skillsStrong attention to detailExperience interpreting engineering drawings, CAD data or technical specificationsThe ability to turn complex engineering information into clear instructions and proceduresStrong research and information-gathering skillsGood organisation and time-management skillsConfidence communicating with engineers, customers and project stakeholdersExperience working within quality, security or document-control proceduresExperience within defence, aerospace, aviation, automotive, manufacturing, product support, maintenance, technical publications, ILS or another regulated engineering environment would be particularly advantageous.Location The role is based in Grantham, Lincolnshire , with hybrid working requiring only one day per week in the office .The location is accessible from:Newark, Sleaford, Stamford, Bourne, Melton Mowbray, Oakham, Lincoln, Nottingham, Peterborough and surrounding areas.Apply Now This is a rare opportunity to join an established technical services business with a strong and long-standing presence in the defence and aerospace sectors.You will benefit from varied technical projects, a secure permanent position and an exceptional work-life balance, including hybrid working, a 36-hour week and a half-day finish every Friday.Apply today with your CV or contact RecruitME for further information.TPBN1_UKTJ