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Technical Author
First Recruitment Group
Helensburgh, Scotland, UK
Remote
Contract
Content
Posted 7 Jul 2026
Job Description
Location: Mainly Remote - 2 days per month onsite in Clyde
Duration: 12 Month Contract
IR35: Inside
Division: Engineering - Mechanical
Industry: Nuclear
Note: Must be eligible for Security Clearance, working on UK eyes only projects.
Overview:
- Develop, maintain and assure high-quality technical documentation that supports engineering design, operation, maintenance and safety of Structures, Systems and Components (SSC).
- Ensure complex technical information is translated into clear, accurate, and compliant documentation for stakeholders, operators and maintainers.
- Support the development and management of document templates, guidance documents and authoring standards.
- Collaborate with engineering, design, safety and project teams to gather, validate and structure technical information
- Discharge and display a robust safety and security culture.
Experience & Skills:
Essential:
- Experience in technical authoring within an engineering, defence, or industrial environment
- Experience of working within the nuclear industry or any other high hazard industry, although this is not considered essential.
- Ability to interpret engineering technical data, drawings and schematics.
- Strong written communication skills with attention to detail
- Experience with document management and version control processes
- Knowledge of technical documentation standards and structured authoring principles
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