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Lubricant and Metalworking Recruitment Specialist

Lubricant, Oil, Metalworking and Fluid Recruitment Specialists

We go beyond traditional recruitment. Our approach combines industry insight with specialist search methods tailored to the lubrication and fluid technology markets. Whether you need a single hire or a full team, we understand the technical language and the people behind it. We’ve built lasting partnerships with lubricant producers, additive suppliers, and OEMs who value long-term collaboration and genuine expertise.

Extensive Industry Knowledge

We know the lubricant sector inside out. Because we track new trends, we quickly connect the right people with the right roles.

Vast Network of Professionals

Our deep industry network includes many passive candidates, talent you won’t find on job boards, so you can hire ahead of competitors.

Customised Recruitment Solutions

Your goals and budget shape our approach, whether you’re hiring one specialist or building a full team.

Roles we fill in lubricants and metalworking fluids

At Witan Search, we specialise in lubricant and metalworking fluid recruitment, connecting experts across oils, greases, coolants and lubrication technology with leading manufacturers and distributors. Our team understands both the chemistry behind the product and the commercial routes that bring it to market, delivering technical specialists, sales professionals and senior leaders who already know the sector and can make an impact from day one

Sales Roles

We help clients find commercially driven professionals who understand the lubricant and fluid industry.

  • Territory Sales Manager
  • Key Account Manager
  • OEM Manager
  • Business Development Manager
  • Country Manager

Technical Roles

Our technical recruitment covers experts who work directly with oils, greases, coolants and metalworking fluids, from product development to customer support.

  • Technical Service Specialist

  • Applications Engineer

  • Product Manager

  • R&D Liaison

  • Quality and Compliance

Leadership Roles

We headhunt senior professionals who guide lubricant and fluid businesses toward growth, innovation and operational excellence.

  • Commercial Director

  • Sales Director

  • General Manager

  • Regional Director

  • Head of Product

Who we work with

The lubricants and metalworking fluids sector is diverse, spanning global multinationals and independent specialists. At Witan Search, we partner with organisations across the value chain including manufacturers, additive suppliers, blenders and distributors who rely on us to identify talent that understands both the science and the business of lubrication.

Manufacturers

We recruit for leading lubricant and metalworking fluid producers across Europe, helping them strengthen technical service teams, expand regional sales and secure OEM approvals.

Blenders

Independent and contract blenders trust us to find sales professionals with strong customer networks and product managers who can create tailored lubrication solutions for specific markets.

Additive Suppliers

From global additive majors to specialist developers, we place candidates who can bridge the gap between formulation chemistry, fluid performance and commercial growth.

Distributors

We work with distribution partners seeking technically credible account managers and sales leaders who can guide customers in selecting the right lubricant, oil or coolant for their applications.

Frequently Asked Questions About Lubricants & Metalworking Fluids Recruitment

Yes. Witan Search is dedicated to the lubricants sector. We connect manufacturers, additive suppliers, blenders, and distributors with sales, technical, and leadership talent across the UK and Europe.

 

We keep it simple: success means your new hire delivers the outcome we agreed at the start, whether that’s growing revenue, securing OEM approvals, or driving technical innovation.

 

Our reach extends across the UK and Europe, with a strong network in key lubricant-producing regions such as Germany, Poland, the Netherlands and the Nordics.

 

Absolutely. We work across neat oils, water-soluble fluids, coolants, cleaners and related chemistries. From Technical Service Specialists to Territory Sales Managers, our team understands the depth and detail of metalworking fluid recruitment.

 

For most roles, we present qualified candidates within 7–21 days. Timelines vary based on role seniority, specialisation, and location.

Both. We work with established lubricant producers and additive suppliers, as well as emerging blenders and innovators entering the market.

Yes. We provide confidential and retained search services for director-level and leadership positions where discretion, market insight and precision are essential.

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