Technical Writer - Manufacturing

Salary: £55,000 - 55,000 per year

Requirements:

• Experience creating technical documents, manuals, instructions or similarly structured content
• Strong written English and the ability to explain technical information clearly
• Excellent attention to detail, organisation and document presentation
• Strong Microsoft Word skills and confidence using standard Microsoft Office applications
• A collaborative approach and confidence gathering information from technical colleagues
• Desirable: Experience in manufacturing, engineering, equipment or another technical product environment
• Desirable: Experience with document control, revision management or compliance documentation
• Desirable: Ability to read CAD drawings, engineering documents or bills of materials
• Desirable: Experience with Adobe InDesign, Illustrator or similar publishing and graphics software
• Desirable: Experience coordinating translated or multilingual documents

Responsibilities:

• Create and update operation manuals, installation guides, maintenance instructions and product information
• Turn engineering drawings, specifications and technical input into clear, easy-to-follow content
• Work with engineers, designers and product specialists to confirm information and maintain accuracy
• Manage document revisions, templates, file structures and controlled documentation libraries
• Create or coordinate product images, diagrams and technical illustrations
• Support multilingual documentation and improve the consistency, quality and usability of our documents

Technologies:

• Indesign
• Support
• UX UI Design

More:

We are seeking a Technical Writer to join our manufacturing team in Rugby, with a salary of £50,000–£55,000. You will work closely with Engineering, Design and other business teams to make complex product information clear, accurate and easy to use. This is a hands-on role focused on organising information, improving standards and producing polished, user-friendly content. Hybrid working may be possible after successful completion of the probationary period; candidates must be local to the Rugby site.

last updated 43 week of 2026