Freelance Technical Documentation Writer – Operations

For a manufacturing customer in Limburg, we are searching for a freelance Technical Operations Engineer to work in the Operations department providing the Production Technicians technical and administrative support for production equipment and processes.

Responsibilities

• Write and maintain technical documentation, including test protocols and reports, change requests, Corrective and Preventive Actions (CAPAs), root cause analyses and associated reports.
• Coordinate and follow up on equipment-related change requests, investigations and corrective actions, ensuring documentation is accurate and completed on time.
• Support Production Technicians with machine-related investigations and root cause analyses, gathering technical information and documenting findings and actions.
• Manage and track testing activities, change requests and CAPA action lists, ensuring timely progress and follow-up.
• Assist with the preparation and execution of equipment testing, risk assessments and other technical assessments, including the preparation of reports.
• Write, update and maintain User Requirement Specifications (URS), internal technical machine procedures and other operational documentation.
• Support data integrity activities by ensuring technical records, equipment information and documentation are accurate, complete and traceable.
• Perform, coordinate and review audit trails, user access, calibration records and machine spare and wear parts information within the Asset Management System.
• Liaise with relevant departments to coordinate document reviews, approvals and follow-up actions.
• Support compliance with internal procedures and quality requirements.

Profile

• Some previous experience in a technical environment, such as manufacturing, production, technical support, equipment-related administration or technical documentation.
• Strong technical writing skills, with the ability to prepare clear, accurate and structured reports, procedures and other technical documents.
• Strong administrative and organisational skills, with the ability to manage documentation, track actions and coordinate multiple activities simultaneously.
• A good level of technical understanding and an interest in how machines, equipment and production processes work. A formal engineering background is not required.
• Analytical and detail-oriented, with the ability to understand technical information, support investigations and accurately document findings.
• Good IT skills and confidence working with digital systems, databases and technical documentation platforms. Experience with asset management systems or electronic record systems would be an advantage.
• An understanding of data integrity principles, or the willingness to develop knowledge in this area.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work closely with Production Technicians and colleagues across different departments.
• Proactive, structured and capable of working independently, taking ownership of documentation and administrative follow-up activities.
• Patient, precise and meticulous, with a strong focus on accuracy and quality.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Word and Excel.
• Previous experience in the pharmaceutical industry, GMP environments, change controls or CAPA processes would be an advantage, but is not essential.

SENIORITY: Medior/Senior

START DATE: November

DURATION: 6-12 Months

CONTRACT: Freelance

LOCATION: Limburg

HOURS PER WEEK: 40

LANGUAGES: Fluent Dutch and English

INTERVIEW PROCESS: 1 stage