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Technical Writer
Are you a natural communicator who loves turning complex technical detail into clear, user‑friendly instructions?
Do you thrive on accuracy, collaboration, and playing a key role in keeping people, plants, and processes running safely and smoothly?
A fantastic opportunity has arisen within the FCA Programme for a Technical Writer. This is a pivotal role responsible for producing and reviewing operating instructions in line with standard process, directly supporting compliance with essential standards and statutory requirements. If you enjoy working with engineering teams, exploring plant systems, and ensuring information is rigorous, reliable, and easy to follow, this could be your next exciting move.
What you’ll be doing
As a Technical Writer, you’ll be at the heart of how facilities and projects operate, ensuring instructions are accurate, safe, and aligned with real‑world plant conditions. You’ll gather insights directly from stakeholders and site walk-downs to shape clear, compliant documentation used by a wide range of teams.
- Liaise with engineers and operators, carrying out plant and system walk-downs to validate the accuracy of maintenance and operating instructions.
- Create new maintenance procedures and review, update, and refine existing ones to ensure they reflect current operations.
- Prepare and amend operating instructions for projects and facilities, implementing physical document updates and fulfilling Management Appointments relevant to the post.
What you’ll bring
You’ll combine technical understanding with excellent communication skills, enabling you to translate complex operational detail into concise, structured documents that teams can trust. Your attention to detail and commitment to quality will help maintain safe and compliant operations across the programme.
- An HNC in Engineering (or equivalent) with experience in a technical or operational environment, ideally supported by solid site knowledge.
- Must have a full grasp of at least one (industrial) technical discipline, i.e. engineering apprenticeship, or be able to demonstrate (through vocational qualifications) equivalent technical knowledge.
- Strong analytical and written communication skills, with the ability to interpret technical information and transform it into clear procedural content.
- A collaborative approach, confidence engaging with stakeholders, and a commitment to producing high‑quality documentation that meets strict standards.
- Post specific capability analysis assessment
We are looking to hold interviews week commencing Monday 04 May 2026, however, please note that this vacancy may close earlier than the stated deadline should we receive a high volume of applications, so we encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible.
If you require assistance at any point during the recruitment process contact careers@dounreay.nrservices.uk at the appropriate time so we can make any necessary, reasonable adjustment.
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Please note: All successful candidates who do not already hold security clearance will need to provide proof of identity, eligibility to work in the UK, and employment/education history (typically covering the last 3–5 years) in line with NRS Baseline Security requirements. Some roles may also require full Security Clearance, which involves additional checks. For details, please refer to the Defence Business Services National Security Vetting (DBS NSV) guidance.