Aleido
Technical Author - Operator & Workshop Manuals
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We’re looking for a passionate, detail-oriented Technical Author - Operator & Workshop Manuals to join our expanding team in Warwick.
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.
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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.
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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
Why Aleido?
At Aleido, we believe in open collaboration, meaningful relationships and finding possibilities in everyday challenges.
You’ll be joining a people-focused, collaborative and forward-thinking environment where your expertise and perspective are valued. You’ll also have the opportunity to work with evolving technologies and help shape how complex technical information is created and delivered.
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