An experienced formulation chemist is sought to support the development and optimisation of industrial lubricants, with a strong focus on metalworking fluids.
This role offers hands‑on involvement across formulation development, production scale‑up, and technical support within a collaborative manufacturing environment.
About the Client
* Our Client is an established manufacturer of industrial lubricants supplying products used in demanding industrial applications.
* The business operates with a technically focused and entrepreneurial culture where R&D, production, and commercial teams collaborate closely.
* The company continues to invest in product innovation, particularly within metalworking fluids and advanced industrial lubricant systems.
* This opportunity offers the chance to play a meaningful role in expanding and refining the organisation’s product portfolio.
Roles/Responsibilities
* Develop and refine formulations for metalworking fluids and other industrial lubricant systems
* Design and optimise emulsion systems, corrosion protection packages, and additive treat rates
* Conduct laboratory testing and interpret analytical data including FTIR, ICP, viscosity, and stability analysis
* Scale laboratory formulations into full manufacturing production processes
* Work closely with blending and manufacturing teams to troubleshoot production issues and optimise processes
* Support customer trials and application testing within industrial environments
* Assist with technical documentation including regulatory support, REACH compliance, and SDS preparation
* Contribute to continuous improvement of existing formulations and product performance
Qualifications
* Degree or HND in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or a related scientific discipline preferred
* Approximately 3–8 years of experience in formulation chemistry
* Experience working with emulsion systems, additives, or complex industrial fluid formulations
* Backgrounds in industrial lubricants, metalworking fluids, surfactant chemistry, coatings, or specialty industrial chemicals are highly relevant
* Experience supporting scale-up from laboratory development to full manufacturing production
* Familiarity with analytical techniques used in chemical or lubricant testing environments is advantageous
* Comfortable working in a manufacturing-focused technical environment and collaborating with operations teams
* Competitive salary package (£40,000 – £60,000 depending on experience)
* Opportunity to work across the full lifecycle of industrial fluid development
* Close collaboration with production, commercial, and customer-facing teams
* High level of autonomy within formulation and technical development work
* Opportunity to expand technical responsibility as the product portfolio grows
Interested candidates are encouraged to apply and discuss their formulation experience directly with our recruitment team to explore this opportunity further.
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