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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

Interested in this role?

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