Adecco
Technical Writer - Manufacturing
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Technical Writer - Manufacturing
Location: Petersfield | Factory-Based Role
Salary: £18.00 - £19.23 per hour (depending on experience)
Shifts: Day or Late Shift | Full-Time
Days - 7am-3pm or Lates - 3pm-11pm
Monday to Friday
We are currently recruiting for 2 x Technical Writers - Compounding to join our team in Petersfield. This is an exciting opportunity for individuals with strong writing, analytical, or scientific backgrounds to play a key role in supporting safe, compliant, and efficient manufacturing operations.
About The Role
As a Technical Writer, you will be responsible for creating clear, accurate, and compliant documentation that supports manufacturing, quality, and safety standards.
Working closely with Compounding, Quality (QA), and Technical Support teams, you will translate complex processes and investigations into structured, easy-to-follow documentation. This role is critical to ensuring operations remain inspection-ready and GMP/GDP compliant.
This is a factory-based role, with time spent both on the production floor and in a dedicated computing/documentation area. It involves close interaction with operational teams and a strong focus on Quality Assurance.
Key Responsibilities
Investigation & Documentation
- Write and structure deviation investigations, root cause analyses, and CAPA reports
- Ensure documentation is clear, factual, and compliant with quality standards
- Support timely closure of investigations by simplifying technical content
- Review documentation for accuracy, clarity, and audit readiness
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SOP & Work Instruction Development
- Write, review, and maintain Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Work Instructions (WKIs)
- Convert complex operational processes into clear, user-friendly guidance for shop floor teams
- Collaborate with Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) to ensure accuracy and relevance
- Support document updates in line with process changes, audits, and system improvements
Compliance & Governance
- Ensure all documents meet GMP and GDP standards, including version control and traceability
- Identify gaps or risks in documentation and drive improvements
- Maintain documentation aligned with site Quality and document control systems
Collaboration & Training Support
- Act as a key link between Compounding, QA, and Technical teams
- Support training by ensuring documentation is clear and fit for purpose
- Provide guidance to teams on best practice for technical writing and compliance
Essential Skills & Experience
- Experience as a Technical Writer, or strong background in report writing (e.g. science-based degree)
- Ability to produce SOPs, work instructions, or technical reports
- Strong understanding of, or exposure to, GMP/GDP principles
- Excellent attention to detail and structured approach
- Ability to simplify complex technical information
- Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills
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Desirable
- Experience within pharmaceutical, cosmetics, or regulated manufacturing
- Familiarity with deviations, CAPA, and investigation processes
- Experience supporting audits or inspections
- Knowledge of document control systems
What We're Looking For
- Methodical, organised, and quality-driven mindset
- Confident working across all levels - from shop floor to senior stakeholders
- A proactive, solutions-focused approach
- Comfortable challenging processes to improve clarity and compliance
Additional Information
- No prior manufacturing experience required - strong writing and analytical skills are key
- Role includes an activity-based assessment (root cause analysis and SOP writing) as part of the recruitment process
- Hands-on exposure to a highly regulated, quality-focused environment
Adecco acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer.
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