Documentation Specialist

Documentation Specialist (Contractor)

Portsmouth (Harbourgate Site) | £30.35 per hour | 37.5 hours per week | Contract until 31 December 2026

Introduction

Acorn by Synergie is recruiting for a Documentation Specialist (Contractor) on behalf of Cytiva's Automation, Digital & Learning Solutions (AD&L) business, based 100% on-site at the Harbourgate site in Portsmouth.

This contract role will support the Documentation Excellence team and play a key part in delivering documentation strategy and project compliance across global automation and digital projects. The contract runs until 31 December 2026, with the opportunity for extension.

Key Duties

Create and maintain project documentation structures within Product Data Management (PDM) systems and SharePoint.
Develop and manage documentation deliverables lists, including due dates, status tracking, and ownership.
Support customers, Regulatory Affairs, and EHS through effective management of documentation milestones.
Create and maintain templates, process guidelines, requirements documentation, and test cases within Application Lifecycle Management (ALM) tools.
Generate and manage new project documents and part numbers within the PDM system.
Create and support Bills of Materials where applicable.
Facilitate documentation workflows for Engineering Change Orders and Engineering Change Requests.
Ensure compliance with company design processes and documentation standards.
Work closely with project managers and engineers to define and deliver documentation requirements.

Requirements

University degree or equivalent experience.
0-3 years' relevant experience in document control, document entry, or engineering documentation support.
Experience supporting Project Engineering, Design, Commissioning, or Qualification documentation.
Strong organisational skills with excellent attention to detail.
Excellent written and verbal English communication skills.
Ability to produce accurate, thorough, and consistent work.
Comfortable working in a fast-paced, dynamic, cross-functional environment.
Quick learner with the ability to follow structured processes and established procedures.

What We Offer

£30.35 per hour.
Full-time hours (37.5 per week).
Contract through to 31 December 2026 with potential for extension.
Opportunity to work on global automation and digital projects.
Exposure to cross-functional teams within a highly regulated engineering environment.

Interested?

Apply now with your up-to-date CV to be considered for this Documentation Specialist contract opportunity in Portsmouth