Technical Author

Technical Author needed!

This position is a Full Time Permanent role based in Exeter (EX5), offering a salary of £25,500 per annum and working Monday to Friday 8.30am 5pm or 8am 430pm.

Wise Employment are recruiting for an excellent company who offer a fantastic variety of benefits such as: Contributory pension & life assurance, Flexitime & cycle to work scheme, Free eye tests & staff discounts, ongoing training & development support

Working closely with Senior Technical managers, this role is perfect for someone looking to grow their skills in desktop publishing, document management, and technical writing. You ll be a key contributor in ensuring all product instructions, packaging materials, and labels are produced to a consistent, professional standard.

Technical Author – Key Responsibilities

• Produce, edit, and proofread technical instructions and documentation.
• Manage desktop publishing tasks using Adobe InDesign, Illustrator, and Photoshop.
• Create and maintain packaging and labelling artwork across multiple product ranges and markets.
• Work with other departments to ensure accuracy and clarity of content.
• Assist in maintaining a well-organized library of technical publications.
• Support translation processes for multilingual documentation.
• Ensure all materials comply with relevant industry standards and company policies.
• Upload and maintain up-to-date documentation on internal and public platforms.
• Collaborate with development, customer service, and engineering teams to gather essential technical information.
• Contribute to the visual design aspects of documentation and promotional materials.

What You\’ll Need

• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, especially InDesign, Illustrator, and Photoshop.
• A good eye for detail and strong proofreading skills.
• Basic working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel.
• An ability to write clear, concise English aligned to a house style.
• A collaborative mind-set and good communication skills.
• An interest or experience in graphic design is a plus.

This is a great opportunity for someone looking to blend creativity with technical accuracy in a varied and engaging role.

If you feel you have what it takes, then apply for this role now via the job board or contact Wise Employment Plymouth