Technical Writer - Manufacturing

Location: Peterfield | 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

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

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

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