Technical Manager (Industrial Lubrication)

ZipRecruiter; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global manufacturer of high-performance industrial lubricants seeks a Senior Technical Role to lead a team of Application Engineers. The position focuses on delivering technical assistance, collaborating on product development, and supporting sales, ensuring high-quality service to clients. This role offers a hybrid working model and numerous benefits, including a competitive salary and bonus scheme.

Benefits

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Company pension

Laptop

Mobile

Bonus Scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in chemical manufacturing, industrial fluids, tribology, or lubricants.
• Mechanical Engineering experience.

Responsibilities

• Deliver expert technical assistance to clients and internal divisions.
• Collaborate with R&D on product development.
• Conduct application testing and customer trials.

Skills

Communication

Organisational Skills

Education

Degree in Chemistry

Degree in Chemical Engineering

Degree in Tribology

Job description

Job Description

* Senior technical role for Industry leaders with commitment to innovation

* Strong focus on employee development

* Collaborative position working closely with clients and internal departments

My client is a is a leading global manufacturer of high-performance industrial lubricants, greases, and maintenance solutions. Serving industries like aerospace, manufacturing, and food production they are renowned for innovative, high-quality, and compliant products. With a strong focus on safety, reliability, and sustainability they deliver trusted solutions worldwide.

This is a senior role requiring those with a strategic mindset and the ability to lead and support a team of Application Engineers

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver expert technical assistance to clients and internal divisions.
• Collaborate with R&D on product development.
• Support Sales and Servicing teams in delivering top-level service.
• Conduct application testing and customer trials.
• Travel occasionally to client sites ( and international).

Key Requirements

• Degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Tribology, or related field.
• Experience in chemical manufacturing, industrial fluids, tribology, or lubricants.
• Mechanical Engineering experience
• Confident communicator with strong organisational skills.
• Proven ability to provide expert-level technical knowledge.

What We Offer

• Salary: £60,000 - £75,000 (DOE).
• Bonus Scheme
• Benefits: 25 days holiday + bank holidays, company pension, laptop, and mobile.
• Hybrid working 1 day a week after probation
• Hours: 35 hours/week, Monday-Friday, with early Friday finish.

Candidate location: Leeds, Wakefield, Castleford, Bradford, York