Workshop Manual Technical Author

This is a permanent, full-time position based in Gaydon. Hybrid working is available.

About the Role

We are looking for a Workshop Manual Technical Author to join a dynamic and collaborative team supporting a leading global automotive manufacturer. This role focuses on the creation and delivery of high-quality technical publications, including workshop manuals, service and repair procedures, owner documentation, illustrated parts catalogues, and dealer support materials.

This opportunity is ideally suited to a Graduate Engineer or similarly qualified individual with strong IT skills and practical experience in automotive workshop repairs. The successful candidate will combine technical expertise with excellent communication skills and a passion for producing clear, accurate documentation.

Key Responsibilities

• Analyse and document vehicle service and repair procedures using engineering data, CAD models, and service repair time information.
• Collaborate with engineers, technicians, service coordinators, special tool developers, and aftersales teams to define and validate repair methods.
• Develop detailed workshop manual content and repair procedures for use by service technicians and dealer networks.
• Estimate and validate service repair times using recognised timing methodologies.
• Create supporting 3D visual content and animations using technical authoring and CAD visualisation tools.
• Publish and maintain technical documentation within digital service information systems.
• Conduct practical validation activities where required to ensure repair methods are accurate, achievable, and correctly timed.
• Develop owner-focused repair guides covering routine maintenance and basic service tasks.

Skills and Experience

Essential

• Practical hands-on experience within an automotive workshop environment.
• Strong understanding of vehicle service and repair operations.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to engage effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines.
• Good IT proficiency and confidence working with digital systems and software applications.
• Self-motivated, proactive, and capable of working both independently and as part of a team.
• Professional and customer-focused approach with a positive, solution-oriented mindset.

Desirable

• Experience in technical authoring, workshop manual creation, or automotive service documentation.
• Familiarity with CAD software and digital visualisation tools.
• Experience creating or working with 3D technical content and animations.
• Understanding of automotive product development and lifecycle processes.