Technical Author

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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.

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Location: Bristol
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.

Posted: May 10th, 2026