Technical Writer

Technical Writer - Compounding

Location: Peterfield | Factory-Based Role

Salary: £18.00 - £19.23 per hour (depending on experience)

Shifts: Day or Late Shift | Full-Time

Days - 7am-3pm or Lates - 3pm-11pm

Monday to Friday

We are currently recruiting for 2 x Technical Writers - Compounding to join our team in Petersfield. This is an exciting opportunity for individuals with strong writing, analytical, or scientific backgrounds to play a key role in supporting safe, compliant, and efficient manufacturing operations.

About the Role

As a Technical Writer , you will be responsible for creating clear, accurate, and compliant documentation that supports manufacturing, quality, and safety standards.

Working closely with Compounding, Quality (QA), and Technical Support teams, you will translate complex processes and investigations into structured, easy-to-follow documentation. This role is critical to ensuring operations remain inspection-ready and GMP/GDP compliant.

This is a factory-based role, with time spent both on the production floor and in a dedicated computing/documentation area. It involves close interaction with operational teams and a strong focus on Quality Assurance.

Key Responsibilities

Investigation & Documentation

Write and structure deviation investigations, root cause analyses, and CAPA reports

Ensure documentation is clear, factual, and compliant with quality standards

Support timely closure of investigations by simplifying technical content

Review documentation for accuracy, clarity, and audit readiness

SOP & Work Instruction Development

Write, review, and maintain Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Work Instructions (WKIs)

Convert complex operational processes into clear, user-friendly guidance for shop floor teams

Collaborate with Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) to ensure accuracy and relevance

Support document updates in line with process changes, audits, and system improvements

Compliance & Governance

Ensure all documents meet GMP and GDP standards, including version control and traceability

Identify gaps or risks in documentation and drive improvements

Maintain documentation aligned with site Quality and document control systems

Collaboration & Training Support

Act as a key link between Compounding, QA, and Technical teams

Support training by ensuring documentation is clear and fit for purpose

Provide guidance to teams on best practice for technical writing and compliance

Skills & Experience

Essential

Experience as a Technical Writer, or strong background in report writing (e.g. science-based degree)

Ability to produce SOPs, work instructions, or technical reports

Strong understanding of, or exposure to, GMP/GDP principles

Excellent attention to detail and structured approach

Ability to simplify complex technical information

Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills

Desirable

Experience within pharmaceutical, cosmetics, or regulated manufacturing

Familiarity with deviations, CAPA, and investigation processes

Experience supporting audits or inspections

Knowledge of document control systems

What We're Looking For

Methodical, organised, and quality-driven mindset

Confident working across all levels-from shop floor to senior stakeholders

A proactive, solutions-focused approach

Comfortable challenging processes to improve clarity and compliance

Additional Information

No prior manufacturing experience required - strong writing and analytical skills are key

Role includes an activity-based assessment (root cause analysis and SOP writing) as part of the recruitment process

Hands-on exposure to a highly regulated, quality-focused environment Apply now to join a critical function that directly supports operational excellence, compliance, and continuous improvement.

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