Technical Author - Operator & Workshop Manuals

In this role, you’ll create and maintain high-quality digital operator and workshop manuals, transforming complex engineering and technical information into clear, accurate and user-focused content. You’ll work to established authoring guidelines and standards, producing consistent and reusable documentation that can support multiple brands across a global marketplace.

Main Responsibilities

• Create and update operator and workshop manual content to a high standard.

• Gather, collate and interpret technical and engineering information from a range of sources.

• Communicate professionally with key internal teams and customer stakeholders, including vehicle engineering and brand personnel.

• Use structured authoring tools and established guidelines to create clear, customer-focused technical publications.

• Interpret technical specifications and simplify complex systems into structured, easy-to-understand operating, maintenance and repair information.

• Utilise CAD data and relevant software tools to support the creation of technical content.

• Create clear and concise graphic briefs for Technical Illustrators.

• Manage vehicle validation workshops in collaboration with key stakeholders to ensure technical content is accurate and representative of the product.

• Manage relevant projects and ensure documentation is delivered to agreed timescales.

• Work effectively to tight deadlines while managing competing priorities.

• Work independently and use your own initiative with minimal supervision.

What We’re Looking For

• Experience in technical authoring, ideally producing operator manuals, workshop manuals or similar technical documentation.

• Automotive experience would be desirable.

• Excellent written and spoken English, with the ability to communicate complex technical information clearly.

• Strong technical aptitude and the ability to understand complex vehicle systems and engineering information.

• Strong research skills and the ability to identify and interpret the information required to complete a task.

• Experience writing and adapting technical content for different target audiences.

• Strong organisation skills, with the ability to manage and prioritise workload and deliver to tight deadlines.

• A keen eye for detail and the ability to proofread technical documentation accurately.

• A proactive approach to identifying areas for improvement and developing practical solutions.

• Experience working with content management systems would be advantageous.

• Knowledge of structured authoring and technical software tools such as XML editors, XMetaL, Altova, Vis Mockup, CATIA, Creo, Photoshop and Microsoft 365 would be advantageous.

• An appropriate level of education or equivalent experience relevant to a technical authoring role.

Hours & Location

• 40 hours per week

• Warwick - flexible hybrid working

What We Offer

• Enhanced leave policies, including sickness and parental leave

• Refer-a-friend scheme

• Internal employee recognition and award schemes

• Wellness contribution

• Medical cash plan

• Employee discount portal

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