Manufacturing Technical Author

Dumbarton, United KingdomFull-timePosted Aug 6, 2026

Bring your energy to Aggreko as a Manufacturing Technical Writer based in our Lomondgate Production Facility. You’ll turn complex manufacturing and engineering information into clear, practical documentation that people can easily follow.

Power without pause. Heating, cooling and oil-free air without end. We keep our customers’ worlds on. From world-class events that last a few weeks to mining operations and remote communities who rely on us for decades.

What you’ll do as a Manufacturing Technical Writer:

  • Create and maintain clear, accurate technical documentation, including SOPs, work instructions, maintenance procedures, and safety documentation.

  • Work closely with engineers, production teams, and process experts to capture and document manufacturing best practices.

  • Translate complex technical information, supporting training, consistency, and operational excellence.

  • Develop visual documentation, including process flows, diagrams, and work instructions imagery gathered from the shop floor.

  • Ensure all documentation is compliant, accurate, and up to date, supporting quality, safety, and continuous improvement initiatives

You are:

  • A strong technical background in engineering or manufacturing, with the ability to quickly understand complex products, processes, and systems.

  • Excellent communication skills, with experience turning technical information into clear and engaging documentation.

  • Experience working with quality standards and document management systems, combined with a keen attention to detail.

  • Proficient in using digital tools and emerging technologies, with a passion for improving how information is created, managed, and shared.

  • Problem solver looking to drive efficiency and continuous improvement.

Here’s what you’ll get:

  • A highly competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package, including a generous pension plan, annual bonus opportunities, and Life Assurance.

  • Annual leave allowance of 30 days plus 3 public holidays with the flexibility to buy or sell additional days to suit your lifestyle

  • Ongoing training and personalised development pathways to help you grow your skills and progress in your career

  • Paid volunteering days, giving you the chance to make a positive impact in your local community

  • Access to our Employee Assistance Programme, offering confidential support and resources to promote your wellbeing and a healthy work–life balance

Our people are can-do, positive, resilient and persistent. If that feels like you, apply now and build your career with the people bringing energy to the world.

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Equal employment opportunity

We welcome people from different backgrounds and cultures, and respect people’s unique skills, attitudes and experiences. We encourage everyone to be themselves at work because we know that’s how we do our best, for each other, for our customers, for the communities where we work, and for our careers.

We are an equal opportunity employer. If you apply for a role at Aggreko, we will consider your application based on your qualifications and experience, and not on your race, colour, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

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