Technical Publications Author

Technical Publications Author, Bournemouth, £55,000

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