Mechanical Fitter - Days

PX Group; Wyke; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Boosted pension (1.25% match)

Simply Health Cash Plan

Staff meals

Onsite parking

Job summary

PX Group is recruiting a Mechanical Fitter for days at Wyke, near Bradford. You will perform planned and reactive mechanical maintenance to ensure reliable production operations while adhering to safety and company standards.

Working pattern is 3 days on (12-hour shifts) followed by 3 days off, with on-site training and development opportunities. You will join a team committed to operational excellence in a COMAH-like chemical manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.
• Experience with mechanical maintenance in chemical/process environments.
• Familiarity with CMMS systems (SAP or Oracle EAM).
• Strong commitment to safety and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned, reactive and breakdown maintenance on mechanical systems.
• Support production and project teams to optimise uptime.
• Work within permit to work system and procedures to minimise risk.
• Provide input to training and development within the department.
• Assist the mechanical shift lead with day-to-day planning.
• Maintain active involvement in HSE initiatives.

Skills

Hands-on mechanical maintenance

Problem solving

Safety culture

CMMS experience (SAP/Oracle EAM)

Education

Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SAP

Oracle EAM

Workshop tools

Job description

Mechanical Fitter - Days

Application Deadline: 19 October 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, the Wyke Agrichemicals Manufacturing Plant is operated by px Group in partnership with Nufarm. The site is one of the UK's leading crop protection manufacturing facilities, manufacturing crop protection products for Nufarm that support farmers and growers around the world.

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 will play an integral part in ensuring 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 will play a key role in minimising downtime, maintaining critical equipment, and contributing to a safe, high-performing work environment across our chemical manufacturing facility.

You will be supported through personalised on-the-job training, coaching, mentoring, and twice-yearly development and performance reviews, helping you to maintain and further develop your skills, competence, and contribution to the business.

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.