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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
