Technical Specialist - Lubricants Lp1724514Gratsl

Moove Europe; Gravesend; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salary

Annual Bonus

25 Days Holiday

Pension Scheme

Life Assurance

Free Onsite Parking

Subsidised Canteen

Medicash EAP

Enhanced Family Leave

Company Events

Job summary

Moove Europe, part of the Cosan Group, is seeking a Technical Specialist – Lubricants in Gravesend. You will support the technical management of Moove Europe's lubricant portfolio, providing expertise in formulations, performance claims, regulatory compliance, technical support, and customer applications.

This on-site role works with internal departments, suppliers, procurement, marketing, and global technical teams to ensure products meet market, regulatory, and performance requirements.

Qualifications

• Degree qualified in a relevant discipline or equivalent professional experience.
• Experience in the lubricants industry (lubricants, greases, coolants, or related products).
• Experience in Technical Service, TS&D or related technical roles within lubricants or petrochemicals.
• Good understanding of lubricant formulations, base oils and additives.
• Knowledge of ACEA, OEM approvals, ATIEL and REACH regulations.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Effective communication with customers and cross-functional teams.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple projects.

Responsibilities

• Support development, validation, and implementation of lubricant formulations for own-brand products.
• Provide technical support to sales, marketing, procurement, manufacturing, and supply chain teams.
• Assist customers with product recommendations and application inquiries.
• Support product performance evaluations, lab testing programs and field trials.
• Collaborate with additive and base oil suppliers to evaluate technologies and improvements.
• Maintain technical documentation including data sheets, MSDS and specs.
• Assist in product approvals and regulatory compliance management.
• Maintain accurate technical records and contribute to cross-functional projects.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication

Project management

Fluent English

Education

Degree qualified in a relevant discipline

Tools

SAP S/4HANA

Job description

Technical Specialist – Lubricants

Location: Gravesend, UK (minimum 3 days per week on-site)
Hours: Standard 40-hour week, Monday to Friday, 08:30 – 17:30

About Moove

At Moove, our vision is to become the global benchmark in lubricant sales and distribution. Part of the Cosan Group, Moove operates extensively across Europe, North and South America, and Asia-Pacific, with our European headquarters established in the UK since 2012. We thrive in a fast-paced, ambitious environment, combining organic and strategic growth to drive our success.

The Opportunity

The Technical Specialist will support the technical management of Moove Europe's lubricant portfolio, providing expertise in product formulations, performance claims, regulatory compliance, technical support, and customer applications. This role will work closely with internal departments, suppliers, procurement, marketing, and global technical teams to ensure products meet market, regulatory, and performance requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the development, validation, and implementation of lubricant formulations for own-brand and private-label products.
• Provide technical support to sales, marketing, procurement, manufacturing, and supply chain teams.
• Assist customers with product recommendations, troubleshooting, and application-related inquiries.
• Support product performance evaluations, laboratory testing programs, and field trials.
• Collaborate with additive suppliers, base oil suppliers, and manufacturing partners to evaluate technologies and product improvements.
• Maintain and update technical documentation, including product data sheets, MSDSs, and product specifications.
• Assist in managing product approvals and maintaining compliance with ACEA, OEM, ATIEL, REACH, and other applicable regulations.
• Maintain accurate technical records and contribute to cross-functional technical projects.

About You

Essential Qualifications and Experience

• Degree qualified in a relevant discipline, or equivalent professional experience
• Experience in the lubricants industry (lubricants, greases, coolants, or related products).
• Experience in Technical Service, TS&D (Technical Service & Development), R&D, Product Development, Application Engineering, Product Management, Deployment Technology, Technical Support, Product Stewardship, Formulation Development, or related technical roles within the lubricants, additives, chemicals, or petrochemical industries.
• Good understanding of lubricant formulations, base oils, additives, and product performance requirements.
• Knowledge of industry specifications and regulations, including ACEA, OEM approvals, ATIEL, and REACH.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Effective communication skills and ability to interact with customers and cross-functional teams.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Fluent English.

Desirable Qualifications and Experience

• Experience with passenger car, heavy-duty, industrial, or specialty lubricant applications.
• Knowledge of CDP management.
• Familiarity with SAP S/4HANA.
• Experience supporting product approval programs and OEM interactions.
• Understanding of product lifecycle management concepts.
• Additional language skills (Spanish, Portuguese, or French).

In Return for Joining the Team, Moove Offers

• Competitive Salary
• Annual Bonus
• 25 Days Holiday plus Bank Holidays
• Contributory Pension Scheme (company match up to 7%)
• Life Assurance 4x Basic Salary
• Free Onsite Parking
• Access to Subsidised Canteen
• Medicash EAP and Perks
• Enhanced Family Leave
• Company Events

Why Join Moove?

At Moove, you'll have the opportunity to work with innovative lubricant technologies, support international projects, and collaborate with technical experts across multiple regions. This role offers excellent exposure to product development, technical support, regulatory compliance, and customer engagement within a growing global organization.

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