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.