Training and eLearning Technical Author

CAD IT UK Ltd; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A global team in the automotive training industry is seeking a Training & eLearning Technical Author to create engaging and accurate technical content. Ideal candidates will have strong automotive service knowledge and experience in technical authoring and video creation. The role offers excellent benefits including private medical insurance and generous leave. Join a dynamic team focused on innovation and career progression in Gaydon, England.

Benefits

Private Medical Insurance

25 days annual leave + bank holidays

Enhanced Maternity pay

Subsidised eye care

Working pattern to allow Friday afternoons off

Companywide and team social events

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience in the automotive service and repair industry is essential.
• Experience in writing and delivering technical documentation.
• Ability to create engaging eLearning and video content.

Responsibilities

• Gather and analyse technical information from key contacts.
• Develop technical eLearning modules.
• Create and edit technical videos.
• Produce trainer guides and assessments.
• Deliver training sessions for new programs.

Skills

Technical knowledge in automotive service

Technical authoring experience

Experience in video media creation

Strong IT skills

Ability to meet deadlines

Tools

CAD

Cortona3D

SCORM

Articulate Storyline 360

Adobe Photoshop

Premiere Pro

Audition

Illustrator

Job description

Join our global team dedicated to delivering high‑quality technical publications and training solutions for the automotive industry. As a Training & eLearning Technical Author, you will create engaging, accurate, and visually compelling content that supports service and systems evaluation worldwide.

What You’ll Do:

• Gather and analyse technical information on new vehicles and systems by establishing and liaising with key contacts in the business.
• Develop and author technical eLearning modules for a client’s Learning Management System (LMS).
• Create and edit technical videos for internal and external audiences.
• Create animations for eLearning, and provide voice‑over for your media creations.
• Produce trainer guides, syllabi, and assessments for new training programs.
• Deliver ‘Train the Trainer’ sessions for completed programs.
• Liaise with technical training teams to ensure objectives are met and content is quality‑checked.
• Track progress and report to stakeholders.

What We’re Looking For:

• Strong technical knowledge and/or hands‑on experience within the automotive service and repair industry is essential.
• Proven experience in technical authoring, illustration and animation, or experience in writing and delivering similar textual and graphical‑based documentation of a technical nature.
• Experience with eLearning and video media creation.
• Experienced in creating voiceovers for eLearning and videos, blending narration with background audio and embedding into media.
• Ability to meet strict deadlines with minimal supervision.
• Strong IT skills; familiarity with CAD, Cortona3D, SCORM, Articulate Storyline 360 and Rise 360, Adobe Photoshop, Premiere Pro, Audition, and Illustrator etc.
• Knowledge of Simplified Technical English (STE) is an advantage.

Why Join Us?

We are passionate about innovation and work collaboratively to give our very best to our staff and customers. Job satisfaction, well‑being and career progression are top of our list for our employees. Joining our dynamic, ambitious and friendly team, you’ll be empowered to fulfil your potential and be part of an inclusive culture that values diversity and rewards innovation, hard work, integrity, and merit. We have an excellent Company Benefits package that focuses on employee reward and wellbeing:

• Private Medical Insurance
• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays
• Enhanced Maternity pay
• Subsidised eye care
• Working pattern to allow Friday afternoons off
• Companywide and team social events, plus more!

Location: Gaydon, England, United Kingdom