Technical Author – Electronics

GTS Group Ltd; Berkhamsted; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A pioneering high-tech engineering company in Berkhamsted seeks a Technical Author to lead documentation efforts. This role involves mentoring a team, collaborating with engineers, and modernizing documentation processes to support global engineering teams. Join a forward-thinking organization and make a significant impact in a key technical leadership position.

Qualifications

• Proven leadership experience in a technical writing or documentation role.
• Solid background in using Content Management Systems (CMS).

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of experienced technical writers.
• Collaborate closely with engineers to enhance documentation workflows.
• Drive improvements in content management strategies.

Skills

Leadership

Problem Solving

Continuous Improvement

Education

Degree in Engineering

Tools

Confluence

Paligo

XDocs

Author-it

Microsoft Office

Job description

This range is provided by GTS Group Ltd. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

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Technical Author – Electronics

Join a pioneering high-tech engineering company in Berkhamsted as a Technical Author, where you'll lead and support impactful changes in how documentation empowers engineering teams. This is a rare opportunity to modernise a globally respected technical documentation legacy within a forward-thinking, international organisation.

About the Company

This company designs and manufactures bleeding-edge technology that combines electro-mechanical systems, software, and hardware. Their technical manuals have been trusted worldwide for over 20 years and remain central to engineering and customer success.

Now, they’re seeking a skilled and forward-thinking Technical Author to help drive the next phase of innovation across their documentation processes.

The Role

As Technical Author, you’ll be responsible for leading and mentoring a well-established team while also working hands-on to evolve documentation standards, tools, and delivery. With 80% of manuals already in place, your focus will be on problem-solving, streamlining workflows, and ensuring documentation meets the changing needs of global engineering teams and customers.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of experienced technical writers, promoting innovation and efficiency.
• Collaborate closely with engineers and cross-functional teams to enhance documentation workflows.
• Drive improvements in content management strategies — experience with CMS tools such as Confluence, Paligo, XDocs, Author-it or similar is essential.
• Use your Microsoft Office expertise to optimise documentation production and workflows.
• Modernise legacy content and introduce scalable improvements to serve the business long-term.

What We’re Looking For

• A degree or qualification in Engineering or a relevant technical discipline.
• Proven leadership experience in a technical writing or documentation role.
• Strong problem-solving abilities and a mindset focused on continuous improvement.
• Solid background in using Content Management Systems (CMS).
• Passion for making a real impact within a large, innovative organisation.
• Flexible working with hybrid options available.
• Opportunity to reshape and modernise a globally recognised documentation suite.
• A key technical leadership position in a high-tech, growth-focused company.
• Collaborative, innovative work culture with strong support from engineering leadership.

Apply now for the Technical Author – Electronics job based in Berkhamsted by sending your CV to [e-mail] .

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Design, Production, and Manufacturing

Industries

• Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics Manufacturing, Electrical Equipment Manufacturing, and Wholesale Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics