Technical Papers

Are you a Civil Engineer looking for a new challenge with a growing, dynamic company who has an international reputation and customer base?

Would you like to be part of a dedicated team of people who design and manufacture laboratory and field testing equipment for use by civil/geotechnical engineers and geologists?

Do you want to work for a hi-tech, cutting edge company with responsibility for testing and installing high quality, top of the range standard and bespoke equipment?

GDS Instruments, a division of Global Digital Systems Ltd, is situated on the Murrell Green Business Park at the outskirts of Hook in Hampshire, UK. We are looking for someone to help ensure that the equipment we manufacture meets the high standards our customers expect and deserve. We also need someone to provide those customers, in the UK and worldwide, with the training to use the equipment. Training will be given.

The job includes:

• Commission and test customer systems and equipment prior to shipping to ensure that they are fit for purpose and comply with the high standard of finish and operation expected of GDS.
• Install products and train customers in the use of those products at customer sites in the UK and worldwide.
• Test new bespoke and prototype products from the aspect of a GDS user to ensure that they are in full working order prior to shipping and highlight any necessary modifications or adjustments.
• Prepare, update and upkeep user guides and handbooks for existing and new products to ensure customers and agents have access to clear and concise information on the use of all GDS products and systems.
• Take responsibility for the preparation of new commissioning procedures and update or modify existing procedures.

Person Specification:

• Be technically minded
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Good problem solving and analytical capabilities
• Civil/Geotechnical Engineering qualification, experience or background
• Reliable and flexible
• PC literate
• Some experience in the use and application of geotechnical testing equipment would be an advantage