Effluent Plant Manager

Lakeland Dairies; Artigarvan; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent dairy processor in Artigarvan seeks an Effluent Plant Manager to oversee operations and ensure compliance with environmental standards. The ideal candidate will have a 3rd level qualification in a relevant field and substantial experience in effluent treatment. This role requires strong leadership and team management skills, along with a knowledge of environmental regulations. Applications should be submitted via email by midday on Monday, 22nd 2025.

Benefits

Inclusive workplace

Accommodations during recruitment process

Qualifications

• Substantial experience in effluent treatment operations in a manufacturing environment.
• Working knowledge of environmental regulations.
• Experience in food or dairy manufacturing industry is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Manage and oversee the effluent treatment process.
• Develop and implement standard operating procedures for effluent treatment.
• Monitor daily operations and respond to abnormalities.
• Manage effluent plant personnel including training and performance reviews.
• Develop and control the annual budget for the effluent treatment plant.

Skills

Leadership skills

Team management

Process efficiency optimization

Environmental regulations knowledge

Communication skills

Education

3rd level qualification in Chemical, Environmental or Process Engineering

Job description

Overview

Effluent Plant Manager - Artigarvan

Lakeland Dairies Co-operative Society Limited (The Group) is the second largest dairy processor on the island of Ireland. The Group operates a milk supply pool of 2 billion litres from over 3,200 family farms across 16 counties, with annual revenues of almost €2 billion in 2022. The Group has modern dairy facilities in 8 locations and serves a broad customer base, exporting to over 100 countries worldwide. The Agribusiness Division (Lakeland Agri) operates a state-of-the-art Animal Feed Manufacturing Facility and provides high-quality feeds and agricultural inputs to dairy, beef, and sheep farmers across Ireland.

Applicants are invited for the above position to work as part of our Artigarvan team.

The Role

Our new Effluent Plant Manager will lead daily operations, maintenance, and compliance of the effluent treatment plant. This includes ensuring wastewater is treated to meet or exceed environmental regulations and industry standards while optimising process efficiency and minimising operational costs. This is a key leadership role overseeing a team of operators, maintenance staff, and laboratory analysts, with collaboration across production, environmental, and health & safety teams.

Responsibilities

• Manage and oversee the effluent treatment process, ensuring compliance with local, state, and federal regulations (such as COD, BOD, pH, TSS, heavy metals, and other parameters).
• Develop and implement standard operating procedures (SOPs) for effluent treatment and disposal.
• Monitor daily operations, respond promptly to abnormalities, and take corrective action when needed.
• Manage effluent plant personnel, including training, scheduling, performance reviews, and discipline.
• Perform routine analyses and sampling to track process performance and make data-informed decisions.
• Develop and control the annual budget for the effluent treatment plant, optimising for cost-efficiency while retaining compliance.
• Maintain records and reports related to operational parameters, compliance, maintenance, and repairs.
• Coordinate with maintenance teams to oversee repairs, calibrations, and preventative maintenance schedules.

The Person

We are seeking an individual with a 3rd level qualification in Chemical, Environmental or Process Engineering (or equivalent discipline) and substantial experience of effluent treatment operations in a manufacturing environment. The successful candidate will be a confident leader with strong team-management skills, working knowledge of environmental regulations, excellent communication and relationship-building abilities, and the capacity to create and implement effective solutions. Experience in the food or dairy manufacturing industry is advantageous.

Applying

If you have the required skills and attributes for this opportunity in a dynamic, high-volume, fast-moving business, we would be delighted to hear from you.

Application Process: To apply or for further information, please send a copy of your CV by email to Glen Young ([e-mail]). Closing date is midday on Monday 22nd 2025.

Lakeland Dairies Ltd is committed to an inclusive workplace where every employee belongs. If you require accommodations during the recruitment process or have accessibility questions, please contact us at [e-mail].