Technical Author

Technical Author (Nuclear Pre-Operations)
Sellafield Site | Hybrid Working Available
Up to £51.00 per hour (Umbrella PAYE)
Long-term Contract | Immediate Start
We’re recruiting for an experienced Technical Author to support a major Sellafield nuclear project. You’ll play a key role within the Pre-Operations team, producing high-quality operational documentation that enables the safe commissioning and operation of nuclear facilities.

Key Responsibilities

• Produce Operation, Maintenance and Emergency Instructions.
• Develop Risk Assessments to support working-level procedures.
• Review engineering drawings, design information and vendor documentation.
• Carry out plant validation and update documentation following site walkdowns.
• Liaise with engineering and commissioning stakeholders.
• Attend progress meetings and provide regular status updates.
• Ensure documentation meets the highest safety and quality standards.

Essential Requirements

• Previous experience working within the UK nuclear industry.
• Minimum HNC (or equivalent) in Mechanical, Electrical or a related Engineering discipline.
• Experience producing or reviewing technical documentation, operating procedures or maintenance instructions.
• Strong Microsoft Office skills (Word, Excel and Visio).
• Able to obtain SC Security Clearance.

Desirable

• Previous Technical Author experience.
• Commissioning or Pre-Operations experience.
• Knowledge of Sellafield documentation and procedural standards.

What’s on Offer

• Up to £51.00 per hour (Umbrella PAYE).
• Long-term contract through to December 2027.
• Hybrid working available (subject to business requirements).
• Opportunity to contribute to one of the UK’s most significant nuclear decommissioning programmes.

Apply now to discuss the role in confidence and receive the full project information.