Job Description

Technical Author

Department: Project Engineers

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Rochdale

Reporting To: Nigel Davenport

Compensation: £30,000 / year

Job Title: Technical Author
Company: Salt Separation Services
Location: Rochdale, on-site
Department: Project Engineering Compensation: £30,000 per annum

Salt Separation Services have been leading in desalination technology for over 35 years; specialising in the engineering, commissioning and servicing of reverse osmosis (RO) plants that provide drinkable water solutions across a variety of industries. Our systems are used in sectors including naval, oil, cruise ships, and more. We’re committed to designing reliable, high-quality RO and water filtration solutions that meet the unique demands of each industry and customer we serve. Join us on the path to simplifying access to water solutions for a broad and varied client base!

Key Responsibilities

Prepare, write, review, and approve technical documents including:

• Operations and maintenance manuals
• Data sheets
• Design calculations
• Test certificates
• QA data books
• Plant machinery safety assessments
• Client project technical documents in line with deliverables
• SSS technical documentation in line with project deliverables

Ensure all technical documentation aligns with company standards and regulatory requirements.

Collaborate with engineers and project teams to collect accurate and up-to-date technical data.

Support Research & Development (R&D) tax capture, monitoring, and calculation efforts.

Maintain and actively promote company culture in line with core values.

Provide a customer service-focused approach to documentation, ensuring clarity and accessibility for end users.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

• A degree in Engineering, Technical Communication, or a related field.
• Strong technical writing and editing skills with excellent attention to detail.
• Ability to interpret and present complex technical information clearly and concisely.
• Familiarity with technical documentation standards and best practices.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and document management tools.
• Strong organisational and time management skills.
• Effective communication and teamwork abilities.
• A proactive and customer-oriented mindset.

Why Salt Sep?

Benefits:

A value at Salt Sep is family, and as such, we have designed benefits package which we believe give our people the very best support we can professionally, personally and for your future.

• Competitive employer matched pension scheme (Aviva)
• Company Bonus Scheme
• Employee Referral Scheme
• Free Employee Assistance Services; giving counselling, GP access, financial and wellbeing advice.
• Life insurance
• Income protection (after 5 yrs service)
• Early finish Friday (finishing at 1pm)
• Plenty of training and development
• Holiday buy-back
• Excellent team building, social and company events

At Salt Separation Services, you’ll have the opportunity to work on impactful projects in a dynamic environment, as part of a small family-owned business.

We have some big goals on our horizon, we take pride in supporting our employees' own growth and provide a culture that values quality, communication, integrity, health and safety and family. We'd love to hear from you! Apply now...
Interested candidates are encouraged to submit their CV and cover letter detailing relevant experience and qualifications.

The next steps
1. Our team will help look into your application
2. If successful, we'll arrange a quick chat
3. Initial Interview, will be with the hiring manager and there will be an element of demonstrating your skills.
4. Final stage, a peer interview to meet some of the people you'll be working along side.
5. Offer, and hopefully, acceptance!

Salt Separation Services is committed to creating an inclusive environment where diversity is valued, we encourage all candidates from all backgrounds, and are very happy to facilitate any adjustment you might need.