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full-timeLubricants Senior Technologist
Castrol · Europe
Castrol is one of the world’s leading lubricant brands, serving customers and consumers in the automotive, marine, industrial and energy sectors. Castrol brands are recognised globally for their premium quality and high performance, shaped by the company’s commitment to innovation and cutting-edge technology. With products sold in more than 150 countries, Castrol has helped keep things moving on roads and racetracks, air, sea, and space for over 125 years. Whether you're just starting out or ready for your next big move, you're in the right place to explore an exciting career with Castrol. Job description About the team Castrol Technology develops the products, technologies and technical solutions that power Castrol’s performance today while creating opportunities for future growth. Bringing together global expertise across seven Technology Centres in formulation science, chemistry, engineering, product development and testing, we co-engineer solutions that optimise performance for customers across traditional lubricant applications and emerging technologies. We’re now hiring a Lubricants Senior Technologist to join our UK Technology Centre in Reading, supporting the Castrol Europe Performance Unit. You’ll be part of the Technology Deployment Team, working at the interface between Global R&D, Sales, Marketing, Supply Chain, manufacturing and OEM technology teams. The team plays a critical role in turning product innovation into commercially successful solutions for customers across Europe. This is a highly collaborative role for someone who combines strong technical expertise with commercial awareness and stakeholder influence. You’ll have the opportunity to work across functions and markets, shape the successful introduction of new lubricant technologies and help solve complex technical challenges for one of the world’s most recognised lubricant brands. Key tasks Lead the deployment of new lubricant formulations and products across European markets, coordinating activity across technology, sales, marketing, supply chain and manufacturing. Translate customer and market requirements into clear technical requirements for product development teams. Embed Quality Assurance processes across the plants and conduct Quality Assurance assessments with 3 rd parties Act as a key technical interface between product development, OEM technology, marketing, sales, supply chain and customer-facing teams. Coordinate technical specifications, blending requirements, plant trials, testing and formulation approvals. Provide technical troubleshooting support for manufacturing and blending issues, including raw material shortages, quality incidents and customer complaints. Ensure product claims are technically substantiated and aligned with regulatory and marketing requirements. Develop and deliver technical communications and training to support new product launches, adapting global materials for regional and local audiences. Provide technical input into tenders, new market opportunities, procurement evaluations and formulation optimisation. Identify opportunities to improve formulation cost competitiveness, supply resilience and overall product performance. Experience Required Degree in chemistry, engineering or a closely related technical discipline. Strong technical knowledge of lubricants, lubricant formulations and automotive applications. Practical formulation experience within lubricants or fuels. Strong understanding of engine mechanics and the performance requirements placed on lubricants and fuels. Good understanding of automotive industry trends and their implications for lubricant technology. Experience taking ownership
| Role | Lubricants Senior Technologist |
|---|---|
| Company | Castrol |
| Location | Europe |
| Type | full-time |
| Compensation | Not disclosed |
| Deadline | Rolling |
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- 1ApplicationSubmit your resume through the apply link.
- 2ScreeningRecruiter reviews your background against the role.
- 3AssessmentA technical test, assignment, or coding round, depending on the role.
- 4Interview(s)One or more rounds with the hiring team.
- 5OfferOffer letter with compensation and start date.
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