Effluent Plant Operative

Kepak McIntosh Donald are a globally recognised brand and the largest red meat producer in Scotland; raised on open pastures, sourced from local farmers and hand-selected by our master butchers, we produce beef and lamb products with integrity and unmatched quality assurance.

Kepak McIntosh Donald are looking for a Effluent Plant Operative to join our team.

Working Hours: 40h/week, Monday to Friday, rotating shifts (1 week on 6am-3pm and 1 week of 1pm-10pm)

Role Purpose Responsible for the daily running of the wastewater treatment plant ensuring water discharge remains within the business consent levels.

• Operate, monitor, maintain, and trouble-shoot the effluent treatment facility.
• Maintain a working knowledge of operation, methods, and procedures of wastewater treatment plant.
• Maintain basic knowledge of wastewater discharge norms and consent limits.
• Maintain basic knowledge of physical, chemical, and engineering aspects of treatment processes for wastewater.
• Inspect and perform daily checks on effluent plant performance to ensure effective operations and maintain records, including start-up, shut down and daily monitoring of daily blood skid.
• Complete planned maintenance activities in the water plant during weekend shut down periods.
• Complete daily site meter readings and uploading to shared file.
• Arrange delivery of effluent treatment chemicals and loading of chemicals into treatment plant chemical dosing systems.
• Perform all aspects of sampling, monitoring, and testing required to maintain compliance with consent limits.
• Adhere to preventative maintenance schedules & record activities within the factory CMMS system.
• Perform routines such as draining and cleaning of effluent treatment plant & routine housekeeping.
• Observe for any improvement opportunities within the plant operation.
• Liaise with effluent treatment chemical suppliers and maintain chemical stock on site.
• Liaise with site engineering and hygiene teams as required during breakdowns, maintenance, and troubleshooting.
• Liaise with external effluent plant maintenance and cleaning contractors.
• Maintain daily open communications with site management teams.
• Ensure safe storage of effluent chemicals in line with environmental policy.
• Perform all work in conformance to Health, Safety & Environment regulations.
• Any other duties as required by management and within the competency of the post holder.

Attributes, Skills and Experience Requirements

• Commitment to Company Values; Passion for food, Ambition, Responsibility and Teamwork
• Passion for Food at forefront of day-to-day performance
• Ambition to develop self to achieve personal and business goals
• Responsibility for positive contribution to business
• Team Work across all levels, departments and teams, willing to go the extra mile
• Good communication skills
• Proactive in approach and problem solving
• Commitment to good practice and quality service
• Ability to work under own initiative to deliver to deadlines
• Basic IT skills

• 31 days annual leave per year (after probation).
• Opportunity to earn a Performance Bonus.
• Pay Grading System- offering the chance to increase your earnings as you advance in your role.
• Overtime rate of time and a half applies when you work over 44 hours/week.
• 25% Discount in our Butcher Shop.
• Employee Discount Platform - All Kepak employees are entitled to access to the WrkIt platform, which offers significant discounts and cashback with hundreds of brands.
• Refer a Friend Scheme - Get up to £500 for successfully referring a friend or family member to Kepak Group.
• Free Car Parking - Our Kepak site has a dedicated staff car parking facility which is free to use for all of our colleagues.
• Subsidised Canteen - Our on site canteen is serving multiple hot food options during the day.
• Long Service Awards - We recognise, acknowledge and award the dedication and valuable contribution of long serving employees.
• Bike to Work Scheme - You can buy a bike and safety equipment through a salary sacrifice scheme which reduces your taxable income – meaning you pay less tax!
• Training and Development- we are committed to helping you grow in your career, from structured onboarding, regular training (online and in-person), and clear paths for career progression.
• GroceryAid Employee Assistance Program - Providing emotional, practical and financial support for all Kepak colleagues.