Technical Advisor

Glen Callum Associates Ltd; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 48,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company Car

Generous Holiday Allowance

Industry-Leading Product Training

Job summary

Glen Callum Associates expects a Technical Advisor to join a world-class lubricants brand in the West Midlands/Birmingham. You will provide expert guidance on product selection, troubleshoot performance, and optimise applications across automotive sectors.

The role involves supporting internal teams and customers with technical advice, training, and compliant documentation, contributing to business growth and customer satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of oils, lubricants and additive chemistry.
• Knowledge of lubricant classifications, specifications and performance standards.
• Experience interpreting technical documentation, specifications and performance data.
• Technical application knowledge across automotive sectors.

Responsibilities

• Deliver expert technical support to internal sales, marketing teams and external customers.
• Advise on correct lubricant, oil and additive selection across automotive applications.
• Investigate technical product issues, diagnose root causes and recommend solutions.
• Support product positioning through technical presentations, training and customer engagement.
• Act as a trusted technical resource across OEM, distributor and end-user channels.
• Maintain technical documentation and ensure compliance with industry specs.
• Collaborate with colleagues to support business growth and customer satisfaction.

Job description

Technical Advisor

West Midlands / Central England / Birmingham

Lubricants, Oils & Fuel Additives

• £48,000 Basic + Bonus | Company Car | Generous Holiday Allowance
• Industry-Leading Product Training | Ongoing Technical Development | Global Manufacturer

Become the Technical Authority Behind a World-Class Lubricants Brand

As part of a strategic investment in automotive technical services, we are seeking an experienced Technical Advisor to join a globally recognised manufacturer of premium lubricants, oils and fuel additive technologies. This is a highly visible and influential technical position, acting as the critical link between Product Development, Sales, Marketing and Customers across multiple automotive sectors. You will provide expert guidance on product selection, application suitability, technical troubleshooting and performance optimisation, helping customers and colleagues maximise the value of a market-leading product portfolio.

If you thrive on solving complex technical challenges and enjoy being recognised as the subject matter expert, this is an opportunity to build your reputation with one of the industry's most respected names.

What You'll Be Doing

• Delivering expert technical support to internal sales and marketing teams as well as external customers.
• Advising on correct lubricant, oil and additive selection across a broad range of automotive applications.
• Investigating technical product issues, diagnosing root causes and recommending effective solutions.
• Supporting product positioning through technical presentations, training and customer engagement.
• Acting as a trusted technical resource across OEM, distributor and end‑user channels.
• Maintaining technical documentation and ensuring compliance with relevant industry specifications and classifications.
• Collaborating with colleagues across commercial and technical functions to support business growth and customer satisfaction.

What We're Looking For

We are seeking a technically accomplished individual with a strong background in lubricants, oils, additive chemistry or related automotive technologies. You will possess a detailed understanding of lubricant formulations, specifications and performance characteristics, alongside the communication skills and professional gravitas to engage confidently with stakeholders at every level.

Essential Technical Expertise

• Strong understanding of oils, lubricants and additive chemistry.
• Knowledge of lubricant classifications, specifications and performance standards.
• Understanding of additive functionality, interactions, limitations, synergies and incompatibilities.
• Experience interpreting technical documentation, specifications and performance data.
• Understanding of the additive supply chain and industry landscape.
• Technical application knowledge across sectors such as:
  • Passenger Car Motor Oils (PCMO)
  • Motorcycles
  • Electric Vehicles (EV)
  • Commercial Vehicles
  • Marine
  • Bicycle
  • Agricultural and Off-Highway Equipment
• Good working knowledge of additive technologies including:
  • Fuel System Cleaners
  • Oil Additives
  • Maintenance Products
  • Problem-Solving Treatments

Preferred Background

• Academic background in Chemistry, Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline.
• Genuine passion for automotive technology and vehicle performance.
• Strong communication, presentation and stakeholder management skills.
• Flexible approach to office-based work and customer-facing travel when required.

Training & Development

Representing products manufactured to stringent OEM standards, you’ll receive extensive support to deepen your technical expertise and remain at the forefront of lubricant and additive technology. Through ongoing product, industry and technical training, you’ll be empowered to become the recognised go-to expert within the business and across the wider customer network.

Job Ref: 4371GS

Glen Callum Associates is committed to creating diverse and inclusive workplaces. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of gender, age, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, or background. We believe that a variety of perspectives makes a team stronger and a workplace better. If you need any adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know - we’re here to support you.