Technical Author

Technical Author – Bespoke Engineering Systems

Location: Kettering –(some home-working flexibility available))
Contract: 6 Months – Mon–Fri, Full Time
Outside IR35 – £40–£45 per hour

ATA Recruitment are working with a leading engineering solutions provider who require a Technical Author to create and modernise technical documentation for their bespoke systems.

If you have experience producing manuals within a mechanical or industrial engineering environment and enjoy translating technical detail into clear, engaging documentation – we’d love to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities:

• Produce comprehensive manuals covering operation, maintenance, spare parts, and system usage.
• Work closely with engineers to understand system operation and components.
• Create clear illustrations, technical breakdowns, and component drawings (SolidWorks experience beneficial).
• Document conveyors, hydraulic lifting systems, belt/chain conveyors, and other mechanical systems.
• Update and improve outdated manuals for multiple machines.

You Will Need:

• Strong mechanical/engineering background (mechanically biased).
• Understanding of hydraulics and conveyor systems.
• Experience producing technical documentation or manuals.
• Ability to work on-site in Kettering (with some flexibility after initial familiarisation).

The Benefits:

• 6-month contract (with potential to extend)
• Outside IR35 engagement
• £40–£45 per hour

Interested?
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