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Tribology Technician

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An Engineering Technician operating and maintaining specialist tribological test equipment, conducting laboratory experiments, analysing data, and supporting research and product development at bp's Castrol Tribology Centre of Excellence.

About this role

Job Family Group:

Research & Technology Group

Job Description:

About the Role

bp's Advanced Electrification Testing (AET) team is part of the Applied Sciences & Technology division within bp Technology. The team plays a critical role in advancing innovation across electric vehicles, battery technologies, data centres, and tribology, helping to shape the future of energy and mobility.

We are looking for an Engineering Technician to join our Operations Team and support the world-renowned Castrol Tribology Centre of Excellence. This innovative facility provides modern testing capabilities that help drive the development and performance of Castrol's lubrication products, ensuring we stay ahead in an increasingly competitive market.

This is a great opportunity for a hands-on engineering professional who enjoys laboratory testing, problem-solving, equipment development, and working with advanced technologies. You will play a key role in operating and maintaining specialist test facilities, supporting research projects, and helping develop new testing methodologies.

What You'll Be Doing

As an Engineering Technician, you will:

Schedule, set up, and perform tribological testing using a range of specialist laboratory instruments.
Operate testing programmes independently, ensuring work is completed safely, accurately, and to agreed timelines.
Analyse test results and prepare technical reports for internal customers.
Collaborate closely with tribologists, scientists, and technologists to support ongoing research and product development activities.
Assist in the design, build, installation, commissioning, and improvement of laboratory equipment and test rigs.
Support the development of new measurement techniques and testing methodologies.
Perform routine equipment inspections, calibration, maintenance, and troubleshooting activities.
Contribute to laboratory safety processes, including Risk Assessments, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and Management of Change (MOC) documentation.
Maintain compliance with all Health, Safety, Security and Environment (HSSE) standards.
Champion a collaborative and proactive safety culture within the team.

What We're Looking For

Essential Qualifications & Experience

NVQ Level 3 in Engineering, Science, or a related technical discipline, or equivalent practical experience.
Experience working in an engineering, testing, or laboratory environment.
Strong understanding of laboratory testing procedures and scientific methodologies.
Knowledge of lubricants, tribology, or related engineering testing disciplines.
Good laboratory health and safety awareness.
Basic data analysis skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and deliver high-quality results to schedule.
Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.

Desirable Qualifications & Experience

HNC or equivalent qualification in an engineering or scientific discipline.
Experience operating tribological testing equipment.
Knowledge of engines, fuels, and combustion systems.
Laboratory management or laboratory operations experience.
Experience in scientific modelling, simulation, or advanced data analysis techniques.

What You'll Bring

Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
A practical, hands-on approach to engineering challenges.
Excellent organisational and planning abilities.
Strong communication skills and the ability to build effective working relationships across multidisciplinary teams.
A commitment to continuous improvement, innovation, and operational excellence.
A proactive approach to safety and quality.

Why Join Us?

At bp, we provide an excellent working environment and employee benefits such as an open and inclusive culture, a great work-life balance, tremendous learning and development opportunities to craft your career path, life and health insurance, medical care package and many others.

We support our people to learn and grow in a diverse and exciting environment. We believe that our team is strengthened by diversity. We are committed to crafting an inclusive environment in which everyone is respected and treated fairly.

There are many aspects of our employees’ lives that are significant, so we offer benefits to enable your work to fit with your life. These benefits can include flexible working options, collaboration spaces in a modern office environment, and others benefits.

Reinvent your career as you help our business meet the challenges of the future.

Apply now!

Travel Requirement:

No travel is expected with this role

Relocation Assistance:

This role is not eligible for relocation

Remote Type:

This position is not available for remote working

Skills:

Continuous Improvement, Creating new methodologies, Customer quality requirements, Data Analysis, Experimental Design, Formulated product testing, Formulation Deployment, Formulation design, OMS and bp requirements, Process Safety Management, Product Development, Product Sustainability Performance Management, Project Management, Raw materials knowledge, Rheology, Scientific publication, Tribology, Vehicle propulsion technologies

Legal Disclaimer:

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, socioeconomic status, neurodiversity/neurocognitive functioning, veteran status or disability status. Individuals with an accessibility need may request an adjustment/accommodation related to bp’s recruiting process (e.g., accessing the job application, completing required assessments, participating in telephone screenings or interviews, etc.). If you would like to request an adjustment/accommodation related to the recruitment process, please contact us.

If you are selected for a position and depending upon your role, your employment may be contingent upon adherence to local policy. This may include pre-placement drug screening, medical review of physical fitness for the role, and background checks.

Skills

Data AnalysisEquipment CalibrationExcelExperimental DesignFormulation TestingHSSE ComplianceLaboratory TestingProcess Safety ManagementRheologyRisk AssessmentsStandard Operating ProceduresTribology