Junior Technical Documentation Writer

Hemel Hempstead, United Kingdom / Hybrid

Full-time

Every minute of every day, Smiths Detection’s threat detection and security screening technology helps to protect people and infrastructure, making the world a safer place.

Smiths Detection, part of Smiths Group is a global leader in the development, manufacture and management of security and detection solutions designed to make the world a safer place. Our technology provides threat detection and screening solutions for customers in our key markets: aviation, ports and borders, defence, and urban security.

Our expertise spans 21 global offices, seven manufacturing sites and five R&D centres, with a global network of 3,000 dedicated colleagues contributing towards over 40 years at the frontline of advances in safety and security.

This results in careers built on variety and the opportunity to work on a range of state-of-the-art solutions, where you can develop your knowledge and experience every day.

The Role

A key position in the Global Training & Documentation Department’s ability to deliver successfully in the UK and worldwide, a Junior Technical Documentation Writer will collaborate with a variety of internal, global stakeholders to support delivery of customer-facing documentation. The role holder will need to support the delivery of the Global Documentation Strategy and incorporate this into documentation deliverables.

Supporting the Technical Documentation pillar of the Global Training and Documentation department, the role involves delivering technical documentation activity required for our customers both internal and commercially. The role holder will be rapidly developing in their own technical skills to support the creation and maintenance of technical documentation under the guidance of more senior writers. This role assists in delivering documentation needed by internal teams and external customers, while learning industry standards and Smiths Detection processes and tools.

This is a great career opportunity for a graduate or a strong writer keen to move into technical writing – we can teach the technical side. You’ll support the team in creating and updating clear, user-friendly manuals and guides for our products. Day-to-day, you’ll:

• Help draft and edit technical documentation under guidance.
• Join project meetings to gather information.
• Work with engineers and other teams to translate complex technical details into easy-to-understand content.
• Assist with diagrams, graphics, and troubleshooting guides.
• Support updates, translations, and storage of documents.

You’ll gain exposure to cutting-edge technology while developing professional technical writing skills in a supportive team.

Education requirements

• Degree or coursework in technical writing, communications, or a related field preferred. Recent graduates welcome.
• Familiarity with technical topics such as manufacturing, electronics, or mechanics is beneficial, but not required.

Knowledge & Skills

• Strong written communication, able to learn technical info quickly.
• Confident user of MS Office, SharePoint, Teams; open to new tools.
• Proactive communicator, comfortable working with global teams.
• Adaptable, eager to learn, and accurate under pressure.
• Deliver quality work to deadlines.
• Collaborate well with colleagues and stakeholders.
• Open to change and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Support multiple documentation projects with attention to detail.
• Problem-solve and suggest improvements with guidance from senior writers.
• Build strong working relationships to deliver clear, accurate documentation.

Additional information

Join us and we’ll help build your career, with excellent training and opportunities for career growth across the business, both locally and globally. You’ll experience an inclusive environment, with strong leadership and a focus on safety and wellbeing. You’ll also have the flexibility to choose from a wide range of benefits to suit your lifestyle, offering you and your family support from a health and wellbeing, financial and lifestyle perspective.

Join us and work for a world-leader, with the benefits and training to reward your dedication and skills. Be part of a team where we are making the world a safer place.

Diversity & Inclusion: We believe that different perspectives and backgrounds are what make a company flourish. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, economic status, disability, age, or any other legally protected characteristics. We are proud to be an inclusive company with values grounded in equality and ethics, where we celebrate, support, and embrace diversity.

At no time during the hiring process will Smiths Detection, Smiths Group, nor any of our recruitment partners ever request payment to enable participation – including, but not limited to, interviews or testing. Avoid fraudulent requests by applying to jobs directly through our career website.

Seniority level

• Associate

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Writing/Editing
• Industries: Technology, Information and Media