Technical Author

Posted 10 February 2026
Salary £40000.00 - £45000.00 per annum + Bonus, 24 days, Sick Pay
LocationHeywood
Job type Permanent
Discipline Engineering
ReferenceBBBH22887_1770722448

Job description

Are you an experienced Technical Author looking to join a leading company in the healthcare and pharmaceutical sectors? This company, a pioneer in manufacturing clean air and containment equipment, is seeking a dedicated Technical Author to contribute to their innovative team in Heywood. This is an exceptional opportunity to be part of a dynamic organization that values precision, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

The ideal candidate should have a degree or equivalent compliance experience in a similar industry, with desirable knowledge of medical and pharmaceutical validation. The role requires experience in validation protocols, risk assessments, and operator manuals, alongside an understanding of CE and UKCA compliance and related directives

Key Responsibilities of the Technical Author

- Produce high-quality validation, compliance, and technical documentation to support the design and manufacture of the company's products.

- Prepare essential validation documentation including Requirements Traceability Matrices, Design Qualifications, Factory Acceptance Tests, Installation and Operation Qualifications, Operator Manuals, and Risk Assessment and Method Statements.

- Develop Standard Test Protocols and procedure manuals, ensuring adherence to applicable protocols, guidelines, and legal standards.

- Collaborate closely with the Compliance Engineer and other departments such as Production, Customer Care, Sales, and After Market to ensure comprehensive documentation.

- Monitor and report on new regulations and standards and their impacts on the company's products.

The Technical Author role offers a competitive salary of £40,000-£45,000, an annual performance-based bonus, and 24 days' holiday plus bank holidays. Additional benefits include company sick pay, shopping and leisure discounts, a Simply Health cashback plan, Credit Union membership, death in service cover, and a nursery voucher salary sacrifice scheme.

If you are ready to take the next step in your career as a Technical Author, do not miss out on this remarkable opportunity. Apply today to clicking apply, emailing a CV over to Conor@es-recruit.com or give me a call on 0161 839 5353

Take the leap and become a valued member of this company as a Technical Author!