• Annual Salary: Competitive
• Location: Plymouth, Devon
• Job Type: Temp to Perm, Full-time

I'm excited to announce an opportunity for a dynamic Technical Writing Assistant to join my clients Product Compliance team at their Head Office in Plymouth. This critical role involves creating clear, concise, and user-friendly instruction manuals, ensuring that users have accurate and up-to-date information to effectively use the products.

• Create instruction manuals for the products we sell, working closely with our buying, branding, and compliance teams to ensure documentation is accurate, engaging, and easy to understand.
• Evaluate labels, packaging, and instruction manuals for accuracy, consistency, and regulatory compliance.
• Log and collate safety data sheets.
• Collaborate with buying, online, customer support teams, and external suppliers to gather relevant information.
• Prepare documentation and product specifications based on technical information from suppliers.
• Monitor and assist on various new product introduction projects and related activities.
• Input data for imports, product quality, safety, and due diligence documentation as required.
• Work independently, adhering to rapidly changing deadlines and timescales.
• Interpret and relay complex information back to colleagues and suppliers.
• Process technical and other product-related data from buyers.
• Assist in the creation of training materials and other documentation as needed.
• Manage data input tasks and produce specification sheets for exports into the EU.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to produce high-quality documentation.
• Experience in user manual writing with an understanding of instructional language, design basics (manipulating images, structuring page layouts), and an appreciation of tone and style.
• Ability to adapt swiftly to changing requirements and pressures.
• Technical experience in chemical, electro-mechanical engineering, hardlines, or softlines is advantageous.
• PC literate with experience in Microsoft Office packages and ideally familiar with graphic design software.
• Keen eye for detail with strong lateral, analytical, and problem-solving abilities.
• Broad knowledge and understanding of product groups and manufacturing processes.
• Experience and understanding of specifications, drawings, and component-level problem solving.
• Comfortable initiating contact with departments and offshore suppliers and taking ownership of projects from start to finish.

• Competitive salary
• Pension scheme
• Long service awards
• Employee discount
• Cycle to work scheme

Any questions regarding this role, please contact Bryan Scott in the Reed Plymouth office