Plant Operator

15 hours ago

Merthyr Tydfil, Merthyr Tydfil, United Kingdom Kepak Group Full time
Job Title: Plant Operator

Kepak Group is a leading food company that operates globally, serving international retailers and food service household names with prime cuts of meat, on-trend food concepts, and ready-for-market convenience foods. Our St. Merryn facility in Merthyr Tydfil combines beef and lamb processing and packing facilities, offering a range of products from retail-ready cuts to branded packaged meat.

Job Purpose:

The successful candidate will be responsible for the daily operation of the wastewater treatment plant, ensuring that water discharge remains within the business's consent levels. This is a full-time, permanent position working 4 on 4 off - days and nights with a competitive salary. After a 6-month probationary period, the salary will increase.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Oversee, monitor, and troubleshoot the effluent treatment facility with precision.
  • Foster a strong understanding of the operational methods and procedures within the wastewater treatment plant.
  • Stay informed about wastewater discharge norms and consent limits.
  • Acquire foundational knowledge of the physical, chemical, and engineering principles involved in wastewater treatment processes.
  • Conduct daily inspections and assessments of the effluent plant's performance to ensure optimal operations, documenting key activities such as start-ups, shut-downs, and daily performance metrics.
  • Execute planned maintenance tasks at the water plant during scheduled weekend shutdowns.
  • Record daily site meter readings and upload them to a shared file for accessibility.
  • Coordinate the delivery of effluent treatment chemicals and oversee their loading into the plant's chemical dosing systems.
  • Carry out comprehensive sampling, monitoring, and testing to ensure compliance with established consent limits.
  • Implement proactive maintenance schedules to enhance plant reliability.
  • Regularly drain and clean the effluent treatment facility to maintain operational efficiency.
  • Communicate effectively with effluent treatment chemical suppliers and manage on-site chemical inventory.
  • Collaborate with site engineering and hygiene teams during maintenance, troubleshooting, and breakdown situations.
  • Engage with external contractors responsible for effluent plant maintenance and cleaning.
  • Ensure open lines of communication with site management teams for seamless operations.
  • Safeguard the safe storage of effluent chemicals in accordance with the environmental policy.
  • Conduct all activities in line with Health, Safety, and Environmental regulations.
  • Perform any additional responsibilities as assigned by management that fall within your skill set.
Requirements:
  • The ability to work on your own initiative and make decisions.
  • Good standard of Maths and English.
  • Excellent communication skills.
  • Being able to work in sometimes confined spaces.
Benefits:
  • Company Pension.
  • Life Assurance - 2 x salary.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Subsidised Canteen - Our on-site canteen is serving multiple hot food options during the day.
  • Free Car Parking - Our Kepak site has a dedicated staff car parking facility which is free to use for all of our colleagues.
  • Long Service Awards - We recognise, acknowledge and award the dedication and valuable contribution of long-serving employees.
  • GroceryAid Employee Assistance Program - Providing emotional, practical and financial support for all Kepak colleagues.

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