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 (morning & afternoon shifts)

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

Requirements

• 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

Benefits

• 31 days annual leave per year (after probation)
• 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