Technical Author

Company: Highfield Professional Solutions Ltd
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Location: Cumbria
Job Description:

Technical Author (Nuclear Pre-Operations) Sellafield Site | Hybrid Working Available Up to 51.00 per hour (Umbrella PAYE) Long-term Contract | Immediate Start We’re recruiting for an experienced Technical Author to support a major Sellafield nuclear project. You’ll play a key role within the Pre-Operations team, producing high-quality operational documentation that enables the safe commissioning and operation of nuclear facilities.

Key Responsibilities

  • Produce Operation, Maintenance and Emergency Instructions.
  • Develop Risk Assessments to support working-level procedures.
  • Review engineering drawings, design information and vendor documentation.
  • Carry out plant validation and update documentation following site walkdowns.
  • Liaise with engineering and commissioning stakeholders.
  • Attend progress meetings and provide regular status updates.
  • Ensure documentation meets the highest safety and quality standards.

Essential Requirements

  • Previous experience working within the UK nuclear industry.
  • Minimum HNC (or equivalent) in Mechanical, Electrical or a related Engineering discipline.
  • Experience producing or reviewing technical documentation, operating procedures or maintenance instructions.
  • Strong Microsoft Office skills (Word, Excel and Visio).
  • Able to obtain SC Security Clearance.

Desirable

  • Previous Technical Author experience.
  • Commissioning or Pre-Operations experience.
  • Knowledge of Sellafield documentation and procedural standards.

What’s on Offer

  • Up to 51.00 per hour (Umbrella PAYE).
  • Long-term contract through to December 2027.
  • Hybrid working available (subject to business requirements).
  • Opportunity to contribute to one of the UK’s most significant nuclear decommissioning programmes.

Apply now to discuss the role in confidence and receive the full project information.

Posted: July 30th, 2026