Job Description

Mechanical Fitter - Days

Are you a skilled mechanical fitter with a passion for maintaining complex equipment and keeping operations running smoothly? Do you thrive in a hands-on, team-based environment where safety, reliability, and precision are key? If so, we invite you to explore an exciting opportunity at Nufarm Wyke, where your expertise will help drive the performance and safety of our production operations -- and contribute to our global success.

Nufarm. Evolving Ag.

Nufarm is a global crop protection and seeds technologies company that helps farmers and businesses meet the global challenges of food, feed, fibre and food production.

Whether it's commercialising the world's first plant-based omega-3, launching precision agricultural solutions, unlocking biomass oils for more sustainable fuels and fast-moving consumer goods, launching innovative new crop protection solutions or delivering the crop and seed solutions farmers depend on every day, Nufarm is evolving with agriculture to drive value for customers.

Your Future, Fueled by Innovation

In the role of Mechanical Fitter at Nufarm 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.

How You'll Help Us Grow

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, in order 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.

Could This Be You?

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. Strong knowledge of mechanical maintenance practices, process safety procedures, and equipment isolation is essential. 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.

What's in it for you?

Growth and development opportunities across our global organisation

Enhanced holiday entitlement of 28 days per year (plus bank holidays)

A boosted pension scheme - we'll match 1.25% to every 1% you pay (up to 8%)

Free canteen

Health Cash Plan

Global Share Plan scheme

Shopping discounts

Long service awards

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

A friendly and supportive team where you're encouraged to be yourself and come as you are!

Nufarm is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. All employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business needs. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all Nufarm employees.

Apply today and be part of our journey to shape the future of agriculture!

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 38,208.62 per year

Benefits:

Canteen Company pension Discounted or free food Free parking On-site parking Referral programme Sick pay
Ability to commute/relocate:

Bradford BD12: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person