Technical Author
£30,000-£35,000 | Location Lincolnshire | Hybrid Working | Full Training Provided | Defence & Engineering Sector
Are you from a mechanical, engineering, military, or defence background and looking for a new challenge away from the tools?
We're working with a specialist engineering organisation seeking a Technical Author to join their growing team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with strong technical understanding and attention to detail who wants to build a career producing technical documentation for complex engineering and defence programmes.
No previous Technical Author experience is required. Full training and mentoring will be provided.
The Opportunity
You'll work alongside engineers and subject matter experts to create and maintain technical documentation used to support complex equipment and engineering systems.
This role would particularly suit candidates who have worked on military vehicles, defence platforms, aerospace systems, heavy engineering equipment, maintenance activities, or technical support functions and are looking to apply their knowledge in a new way.
What You'll Be Doing
* Producing clear, accurate technical documentation and manuals.
* Gathering information from engineers, technical drawings, specifications, and standards.
* Interpreting complex technical information and presenting it in a user-friendly format.
* Updating and maintaining existing technical publications.
* Supporting projects across engineering and defence programmes.
* Attending customer and engineering sites when required.
What We're Looking For
Essential
* Mechanical, engineering, or technical experience.
* Strong technical understanding and ability to interpret complex information.
* Excellent written English and attention to detail.
* Proficiency with Microsoft Office.
* Strong communication and teamwork skills.
Desirable
* Military or defence industry experience.
* Exposure to armoured vehicles, aerospace platforms, military systems, or similar complex equipment.
* Experience reading engineering drawings or technical documentation.
* Engineering or technical qualifications.
* Previous Technical Author, Technical Writer, ILS, or Technical Publications experience.
What's on Offer?
✅ Salary circa £30,000-£35,000
✅ Hybrid working wi...
Technical Author in Lancing employer: Empresaria UK Ltd
Empresaria UK Ltd is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work culture that values collaboration and innovation within the defence engineering sector. With a focus on employee growth, you will have access to ongoing training and development opportunities while enjoying the flexibility of a home-based role with occasional travel. Join us to contribute to mission-critical programmes and make a meaningful impact in a supportive environment.
