Technical writers Work, Jobs in Gamlingay, Cam (with Salaries)

Technical Publications Writer
Xaar —Huntingdon
- Engineering
- English
- Microsoft Office
Senior Technical Author
Lasernet Group —Cambridge
- Hybrid work
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Microsoft Word
- Azure
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Technical Writer
Blighter Surveillance Systems Limited —Saffron Walden
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Word processing
- Microsoft Office
- Bachelor's degree
- Free parking
- Sick pay
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Technical Author / Technical Documentation Writer
MBDA —Stevenage
- £40,000 - £46,000 a year
- Overtime
- Hybrid work
- Travel
- In-person
- Free parking
Proposals and Marketing Coordinator
Eyre Building Services Group Ltd —Cambridge
- £32,000 - £36,000 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Free parking
- Store discount
Quick apply
21h
Senior Information Developer (Technical Author)
Arm —Cambridge
- £57,900 - £78,400 a year
- Hybrid work
- Product management
- Software development
3d
Information Developer
Arm —Cambridge
- £44,500 - £60,100 a year
- Hybrid work
- English
- Machine learning
Bid Writer
Kier Group —Wellingborough
- Full-time
- Remote
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Office
- Communication skills
Technical Author - Security Systems (1 year Contract)
HP —Cambridge
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Computer Science
- English
- Communication skills
Senior Bid Writer
CARMELCREST LTD —Bishop's Stortford
- £40,000 - £60,000 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- Free parking
Quick apply
23h
Bid Writer / Coordinator
Lockheed Martin Corporation —Ampthill
- £50,000 - £60,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Employee assistance programme
- Employee discount
Principal Information Developer
Arm —Cambridge
- £92,400 - £125,000 a year
- Hybrid work
- Management
- English
- Leadership
Bid Writer / Business Development Officer
Heales Medical —Hitchin
- Business development
- Organisational skills
- AI
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Senior Proposal Manager
VCLS —Cambridge
- Full-time
- Remote
- AI
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Sales Officer/ Bid Writer
Heales Medical —Hitchin
- Sales
- Organisational skills
- Contracts
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Healthcare Marketing Lead
Cambridge Design Partnership —Cambridge
- Hybrid work
- Sales
- Marketing
- No degree
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Technical Publications Writer

Xaar -
Huntingdon

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Job details

Qualifications

CSS
Content management systems
Engineering
English
Microsoft Office
Analysis skills
Bachelor's degree
Organisational skills
Technical writing
Agile
English
Communication skills
HTML

Full job description

Job Title: Technical Publications Writer

Department: Customer Support

Location: Huntingdon

About Xaar

Inkjet Innovator. Trusted Partner. Sustainable Future. Xaar is here to create a world where you can print anything you can imagine.

For more information, visit www.xaar.com.

Xaar Values:

Xaar has defined 5 values which are vital to our business; each represents an area of essential importance to us. Their existence is intended to guide difficult decisions and shape behaviour.

Creative – we push the boundaries of what’s possible

Collaborative – everyone is a partner; we help each other freely and willingly

Innovative – we always strive to constantly improve

Integrity – we deliver on our promises

Passion – we care about our technology, our products, our partners and each other

Purpose of Role

Responsible for creating and maintaining technical documentation that is used to support the use and maintenance of products, services, and systems. To work closely with product development teams, engineers, and other subject matter experts to gather the information needed to create accurate and effective documentation. To be able to use CAD and other graphic design packages or collaborate with graphic designers and illustrators to create visually appealing documents. This is a key role in ensuring that end-users are able to understand and effectively use the products and services that they have purchased.

Scale

Working cross functionally to produce clear, easily understandable documentation to enable customers to integrate Xaar technology quickly and easily.
The perception a customer has of the business is influenced by the quality of the technical documentation.
Ensure the Xaar document management system has the latest documents and our customers can easily access them and know they are there.
Look at innovative ways of communicating complex technical information through the use of video and animation.
Representing Xaar through high quality documentation.

Freedom to make decisions

Understand the requirements and make suitable recommendations as to how best to convey complex technical information.
Recommend ideas to improve the customer experience.
Identify poor or ineffective processes and make recommendations for improvement.

Complexity

Translate complex technical information into clear and concise text.
Collaborate with engineering and product development teams to gather information and ensure content accuracy.
Dealing with conflicting priorities.

Planning horizon

Working with project managers and engineers typically 3 months.

Key Accountabilities

On a typical day you’ll be expected to:

Develop, write, and edit technical documentation, including user manuals, system operation guides, and installation instructions
Ensure technical documentation meets industry standards and regulatory requirements
Edit and update existing documents to reflect current information
Create diagrams, charts, and other visual aids to complement written content
Maintain documentation project schedules and manage content deadlines
Conduct thorough research to understand products and processes
Work with graphic designers to integrate visual elements into documentation
Test products and tools to verify the accuracy of content
Review and edit work from other writers for consistency and accuracy
Utilise content management systems to organize and publish documentation
Assist in developing training materials and e-learning content
Participate in peer reviews and provide constructive feedback

Knowledge, experience and qualifications:

NVQ4+ / HNC / HND / BSc / BEng Technical Writing, English, Communications, Engineering, or a related field.
Experience with technical writing for software or hardware industries
Previous experience working in an Agile development environment
Previous experience in a scientific or engineering field
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and documentation software
Proficient in technical writing and editing
Proficiency in using documentation tools such as Adobe FrameMaker, MadCap Flare, or similar software
Familiarity with version control systems
Experience with content management systems
Basic understanding of HTML, CSS, and other web technologies

Skills & behaviours:

Ability to understand complex technical concepts quickly
Understanding of regulatory and compliance standards for documentation
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Strong attention to detail and accuracy
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Strong research and analytical skills
Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines
Strong organisational skills
Ability to simplify complex technical information If criteria are not essential, clearly indicate as desirable.

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