Mechanical Fitter - Days

px Group; Bradford; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Boosted pension scheme

Simply Health Cash Plan

Staff Meals

Onsite parking

Job summary

px Group's Wyke Agrichemicals Manufacturing Plant in Bradford seeks a Mechanical Fitter for day shifts on a permanent basis. You will maintain complex mechanical systems, support production, and ensure safe, compliant work practices across a high-hazard site.

You’ll work in a safety‑driven environment with on‑the‑job training, performance reviews and opportunities to develop technical competence within a leading chemical division.

Qualifications

• Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent qualification.
• Experience maintaining complex mechanical systems in chemical/process industries.
• Experience with CMMS systems such as SAP or Oracle EAM.
• Commitment to safety, reliability and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned, preventative and reactive mechanical maintenance to minimise downtime.
• Support production and projects, ensuring work is safe and compliant with standards.
• Collaborate with other departments and contribute to shift planning.
• Assist with competency training and uphold HSE initiatives.

Skills

Mechanical maintenance

Problem-solving

Safety awareness

Teamwork

Hands-on

Education

Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SAP

Oracle EAM

Job description

Mechanical Fitter - Days

Application Deadline: 28 September 2026

Department: Engineering & Maintenance

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Wyke

Reporting To: Senior Maintenance Supervisor

Description

Our Business px PEOPLE, their commitment to excellence, innovation and teamwork, are the reason for px Group’s continuing growth and success story. We aim to be the elite provider of operations management, engineering services and energy management solutions in high hazard, highly regulated industries nationally and as we grow, across Europe and globally. For more information visit www.pxlimited.com

Located in Bradford, West Yorkshire, px Group’s Wyke Agrichemicals Manufacturing Plant site is one of the UK’s leading crop protection manufacturing facilities and an important part of px Group’s Chemical division. The site manufactures and supplies products that help farmers protect crops and produce more from the land.

Wyke is a Top Tier COMAH site, operating a complex chemical manufacturing environment where safety, reliability and operational excellence are fundamental to everything we do. With a skilled workforce across manufacturing, engineering, laboratory, supply chain and support functions, the site offers the opportunity to work alongside experienced professionals in a highly technical environment

The Opportunity We are now recruiting for a Mechanical Fitter - Days.

In the role of Mechanical Fitter at Wyke, you’ll be integral to the reliability and efficiency of our production operations. Your responsibilities will include carrying out planned and reactive mechanical maintenance, supporting production and project teams, and ensuring all work is completed safely and in line with company standards. You’ll play a key role in minimising downtime, maintaining critical equipment, and contributing to a safe and high-performing work environment across our chemical manufacturing facility

You’ll be supported with personalised on the job training, coaching, mentoring and twice-yearly development and performance reviews to help maintain & develop your contributions and competence.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure that all assigned mechanical maintenance routine, corrective and breakdown maintenance activity plans are carried out as prescribed in compliance with the company permit to work system and procedure, to minimize risk to personnel, the environment and company assets.
• Provide desired services to operating departments at optimal levels in line with departmental planning and scheduling strategies.
• Ensure inter-departmental interface in accordance with company operating standards and requirements. (Mechanical).
• Provide input and support in Competency Based Training for department staff as requested/required.
• Assist the mechanical shift lead with day-to-day planning as required.
• Maintain active department involvement, interface and demonstrated commitment to all company HSE related initiatives and planned activities

Minimum Requirements

We’re looking for a skilled and proactive mechanical fitter with a proven track record in maintaining complex mechanical systems within chemical or process manufacturing environments. You will have Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent qualification with a strong knowledge of mechanical maintenance practices, process safety procedures, and equipment isolation. Experience working with CMMS systems (such as SAP or Oracle EAM), coordinating with production and project teams, and using standard workshop tools is required. A hands‑on approach, excellent problem‑solving skills, and a commitment to safety and teamwork are key to success in this role.

Please note, the working pattern for this role is 3 days on (12 hour shifts) and 3 days off continuous

What you will receive from us

• A boosted pension scheme – we’ll match 1.25% to every 1% you pay (up to 8%)
• Simply Health Cash Plan
• Staff Meals
• Onsite parking

We are committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.

Please note this role may close early or be extended depending on the volume of applications.