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Technical Publications Author, Bournemouth, £50,000
Are you a detail-oriented technical writer with an engineering or aerospace background? Do you excel at turning complex technical information into clear, concise documentation for global manufacturers and engineers?
We’re hiring for a growing engineering firm in Bournemouth, renowned for its precision interior systems in aerospace. As a Technical Publications Author, you’ll produce high-quality manuals that support equipment installation, training, and maintenance.
This role suits a documentation specialist with experience in engineering or manufacturing, confident with regulatory standards and adept at cross-functional collaboration.
As Technical Publications Author, you’ll benefit from:
- £55,000 salary
- 25 days holiday (+ Bank Holidays)
- Health insurance and life assurance
- Onsite parking and cycle to work scheme
- Employee assistance programme
- The opportunity to work on high-profile certification projects
- Exposure to both UK and international programmes
- A technically progressive, collaborative engineering environment
As Technical Publications Author, your responsibilities will include:
- Creating and maintaining technical documents including CMMs, SBs, SILs, crew and maintenance training manuals
- Using industry-standard tools to format, illustrate and structure technical publications
- Ensuring documentation is delivered to OEM and industry specifications
- Collaborating with engineering, manufacturing, quality and customer support teams
- Working with regulatory frameworks and liaising with customer and certification stakeholders as needed
As Technical Publications Author, your experience will include:
- Prior experience authoring technical publications in an engineering or aerospace environment
- Proficiency with tools such as Adobe FrameMaker, IsoDraw, and Microsoft Office
- Experience with Simplified Technical English (ASD-STE100) and familiarity with iSpec 2200 (desirable)
- Strong written communication, time management and organisational skills
- A relevant engineering apprenticeship or technical qualification (degree desirable)
If you're looking to take your technical writing career to the next level in a specialist role where your precision and clarity make a real impact, apply today or speak with Amber at Rubicon for more details.
