Technical Manager
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 Manager is responsible for all technical aspects of the Moove Europe product portfolio. Including developing/selecting formulations and agreeing associated product performance claims, of the product line in the marketplace including MSDSs and associated label elements and the provision of technical service and training to Moove Europe staff and customers in all relevant geographies.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead the development and deployment of product formulations for own-brand and private label products, ensuring performance standards and claims.
- Product line technical maintenance.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with raw material suppliers, technology partners, and third-party manufacturers.
- Development and management of the product technical strategies focused on cost reduction, efficiency improvements, and product lifecycle management.
- Monitor market and industry trends to identify opportunities relating to performance, pricing, and supply.
- Oversee technical training, product support, and engineering services for internal teams and customers across relevant regions.
- Provide technical guidance to support manufacturing, supply chain, procurement, sales and marketing activities.
- Oversee technical governance, reporting, budgeting, and representation within industry bodies and global technical functions.
- Ensure regulatory compliance across the product portfolio, including MSDS management, labelling, approvals, and OEM requirements.
About You:
Essential Qualifications and Experience:
- Degree qualified in Engineering, Science, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering or related field
- Extensive experience in the lubricant segment (Lubes, Greases, Coolant’s)
- Experience in lubricant sector at Deployment Technology, R&D (Research and Development), TS&D (Technical Service & Development) or Customer Technical Support.
- Knowledge of CDP management.
- Strong understanding of regulatory compliance for oil and chemical products (ATIEL, European Specifications – ACEA and OEMs, REACH, VLS, and others)
- Solid knowledge of formulations and raw materials - base oils, additives, petrochemical supply chain market.
- High commercial acumen with strong analytical and strategic thinking skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to engage stakeholders at all levels
- Proven stakeholder management, prioritisation, project management, and time management capabilities
- Fluent English language skills
Desirable Qualifications and Experience:
- Master’s degree or MBA
- Cross-cultural awareness and international business experience
- Proven negotiation skills and understanding of strategic supplier/customer dynamics
- Experience identifying commercial or technical growth opportunities
- Experience using SAP S/4HANA and Dashboard Development
- Understanding of product lifecycle management principles
- Second language capability (Spanish, Portuguese, 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
- Ample free onsite parking
- Access to the subsidised canteen
- Medicash EAP and Perks
- Enhanced family leave
- Company events
Why Join Moove?
At Moove, you will work with a dynamic team, drive impactful projects, and contribute to our global mission of excellence in the lubricants industry. We foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, and professional growth, offering you the opportunity to shape the future of our operations in Europe and beyond.
Ready to drive change and take your career to the next level? Apply now to join Moove’s journey to excellence!
