Writing Work, Jobs in Southampton, Eng (with Salaries)

Junior Technical Author
Kraken Works Limited —Fareham
- Full-time
- English
- Microsoft Office
- No degree
- Free parking
- Health & wellbeing programme
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Assistant Psychologist
Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust —Portsmouth
- £28,392 - £31,157 a year
- Part-time
- Bachelor's degree
- Psychology
8d
News Reporter - Southern Daily Echo
Newsquest Media Group —Southampton
- Full-time
- Communication skills
- Employee discount
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Personal Assistant
Ageas —Eastleigh
- Up to £42,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Outlook
6d
Youth Justice Officer
Southampton City Council —Southampton
- £41,771 - £46,141 a year
- Full-time
- Employee assistance programme
- Employee discount
9d
Ward Host
Serco Plc —Southampton
- £25,272 a year
- Part-time
- Customer service
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
14d
Product Technologist
LeMieux Ltd —East Wellow
- Full-time
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Office
Quick apply
Repairs Administration Officer
FarehamBC —Fareham
- £28,142 - £31,537 a year
- Full-time
- Communication skills
1d
Spanish Programme Lead (HLTA)
Bitterne Park Primary School —Bitterne Park
- From £20,111.44 a year
- Temporary
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Microsoft Word
- Spanish
Quick apply
8d
Receptionist and Office Administrator
Kraken Works Limited —Fareham
- Temporary
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- Free parking
- Health & wellbeing programme
Quick apply
7d
Scientist - Cell Biology
Curve Therapeutics —Southampton
- £30,000 - £40,000 a year
- Full-time
- Doctoral degree
- Laboratory experience
- Master's degree
- Health & wellbeing programme
- Relocation assistance
Quick apply
6d
Refuge Service Manager - Domestic Abuse Services
BRC Jobs —Southampton
- £32,968 a year
- Full-time
- IT
- Communication skills
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Digital and UX Designer
BCP Council —Bournemouth
- £39,152 a year
- Communication skills
14d
Customer Service Advisor
NHSProfessionals —Southampton
- £25,890 a year
- Hospital
- Customer service
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
Quick apply
Paralegal - Asbestos and Occupational Disease
Irwin Mitchell —Southampton
- Organisational skills
10d
Quality Improvement and Regulation Manager
Barchester Healthcare —Southampton
- £45,000 a year
- Analysis skills
- Travel
- Mentoring
Quick apply
14d
Receiving Operative
Wallenius Wilhelmsen —Southampton
- Microsoft Outlook
- Microsoft Office
- Driving
7d
Trusts and Corporate Fundraiser
Finding freedom from abuse —Andover
- £36,000 - £40,000 a year
- Part-time
- Hybrid work
- Social media management
- Computer literacy
- Public speaking
- Free parking
- Health & wellbeing programme
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3d
Administrator/Customer Service Advisor
The Polyclear Group —Southampton
- From £26,000 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Office
- Administrative experience
- Accounting
- Free parking
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EFL Teacher (Summer 2026)
Kings Education —Bournemouth
- Up to £522 a week
- Temporary
- English
- Microsoft Office
- Administrative experience
- Free parking
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3d

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Junior Technical Author

Kraken Works Limited
Fareham

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Job details

Permanent | Full-time

Benefits

Free parking
Casual dress
Health & wellbeing programme
Cycle to work scheme
Annual leave
Flexitime
Company pension
Company events
Employee assistance programme
Private medical insurance
Bereavement leave
Life insurance
Referral programme
Car scheme
On-site parking

Qualifications

Jira
English
Microsoft Office
Proofreading
Communication skills
Time management

Full job description

Junior Technical Author

Segensworth, Hampshire
Full Time | Permanent

About the Role

We’re looking for a Junior Technical Author to join our growing team and support the creation, maintenance, and control of technical documentation across our products and internal processes.

This is an ideal opportunity for someone at the early stages of their career who has strong writing skills, great attention to detail, and an interest in working within an engineering-led environment.

You’ll work closely with engineers and stakeholders across the business to produce clear, accurate, and user-friendly documentation that supports our products and operations.

What You’ll Be Doing

Support the creation and maintenance of user manuals for our products
Assist with Integrated Logistics Support (ILS) documentation, including:
Maintenance plans and manuals
Spares lists and parts catalogues
Develop and update Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
Collate technical information from engineers and manufacturing teams
Ensure documentation is clear, accurate, and easy to follow
Update documents in line with engineering and configuration changes
Follow document control processes, templates, and version control standards
Support document reviews and approval workflows
Help organise, store, and manage technical documentation
Contribute to improving documentation processes and best practices

How You’ll Work

Work closely with engineering and manufacturing teams
Turn complex information into clear, user-friendly content
Manage multiple tasks and priorities with strong attention to detail
Follow structured processes for documentation and version control
Contribute to improving how we create and manage documentation
Take ownership of your work and meet agreed deadlines
Continuously build your skills in a hands-on environment

What We’re Looking For:

Essential

Degree or equivalent experience in Technical Authoring, Engineering, or a related field
Strong written English and excellent attention to detail
Ability to understand and interpret technical information
Good organisation and time management skills
Confident using Microsoft Office
Strong communication skills with both technical and non-technical stakeholders
A willingness to learn and develop within a technical environment

Desirable (Not Essential)

Experience creating or maintaining technical documentation
Exposure to engineering, marine, or manufacturing environments
Understanding of ILS documentation or SOPs
Familiarity with tools such as JIRA or document management systems
Interest in engineering, robotics, or advanced technologies

Why Join Us

Join a fast-growing, engineering-led business
Work on innovative, real-world technology
Kickstart or grow your career in technical authoring
Learn from experienced and collaborative teams
Gain exposure to industry tools and best practices
Be part of a supportive, forward-thinking culture
Develop your skills as the business continues to grow

What we provide

25 days holiday per year, plus paid bank holiday
After two years’ consecutive service, one additional day’s annual leave up to a maximum of five additional days annual leave
Holiday buy/sell, up to five days per calendar year
Flexi working, core hours 10:00 to 15:00, subject to departmental requirements
Private Medical Insurance with optional family cover
Pension scheme with a 5% employer contribution, there is no cap on the employee contribution level
Life assurance 3x salary
Group Income Protection 3x salary, subject to eligibility
Health Care Cash Plan
Cycle to Work Scheme
Electric Car Scheme
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) providing mental health and wellbeing support
Professional membership reimbursement

Important to know

Due to the nature of our work many of our roles require a UK nationality and the ability to obtain a security clearance. Applicants who accept a conditional offer of employment must meet the requirement of right to work in the UK and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information and will be subject to Government security checks.

Kraken Works Limited is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to maintaining a workplace that is free from unlawful discrimination and offers equal opportunities to all. Applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, and marriage and civil partnerships.

Benefits:

Bereavement leave
Casual dress
Company events
Company pension
Cycle to work scheme
Flexitime
Free parking
Health & wellbeing programme
Life insurance
On-site parking
Private medical insurance
Referral programme

Ability to commute/relocate:

Fareham, Hampshire: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)

Application question(s):

Have you been a resident in the UK for more thank 5 years?

Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (preferred)

Work Location: In person

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