Technical Author

3 weeks ago


Sheffield, Sheffield, United Kingdom Precision Recruitment UK Ltd Full time

Company Overview

Precision Recruitment UK Ltd provides a web-based software platform to make building maintenance schedules available to engineers in the field. They cater to over 800 subscribers, including museums, libraries, councils, retailers, healthcare suppliers, and manufacturers.

Salary and Benefits

The role offers a competitive salary of up to £45,000 per annum, along with benefits such as private medical insurance, summer hours, and full company sick pay for six months after six months of service. Additionally, there is an Additional Leave Purchase Scheme, where you can buy an extra 5 days holiday a year if needed.

Job Description

This is a unique opportunity for an experienced Mechanical Maintenance Engineer to join their existing team and go through a 6-12 month training plan to become a Technical Author. As a Maintenance Engineer (Technical Author), you will be responsible for:

  • Researching, developing, and writing service and maintenance schedules.
  • Continually reviewing technical and legislative/statutory requirements, revising and creating maintenance schedules accordingly.
  • Providing advice to subscribers, members, and staff on maintenance-related matters.
  • Keeping abreast of relevant developments relating to the technical and safety aspects of the building services sector.
  • Collating and analyzing issues, trends, and updates based on this analysis.
  • Gathering information from industry and manufacturers to enable maintenance tasks to be developed for new equipment and sector-specific requirements.

Required Skills and Qualifications

To succeed in this role, you should have:

  • Demonstrable experience in mechanical maintenance engineering, with significant hands-on experience in maintenance, installation, or design.
  • A strong understanding of mechanical engineering principles and maintenance requirements for mechanical building services.
  • Excellent technical writing and communication skills, with the ability to clearly explain complex technical concepts.
  • A working knowledge of Facilities Management, particularly in mechanical installations, and current regulations, industry standards, and codes of practice.
  • Familiarity with building handover documentation such as operation and maintenance manuals, record drawings, manufacturers' literature, and test certificates.
  • An ability to interpret legislation, standards, and best practice guides to draft and produce technical documentation.
  • Effective communication with technical experts in the Facilities Management and Building Services sector.

About You

This role requires a self-motivated individual who can work independently, with minimal supervision. You should be able to prioritize tasks effectively, manage your time efficiently, and meet deadlines. A bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or a related field is desirable, or equivalent industry experience.


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