Technical Author – Electronics

Technical Author – Electronics Location: Berkhamsted | Type: Full-time | Flexible/Hybrid Working Available 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. Perks & Benefits 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 Jabe.B@GTS-Search.com .