Effluent Plant Operative

Kepak Group; Aberdeen City; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading meat production company in Scotland is seeking an Effluent Plant Operative to manage the daily operations of the wastewater treatment plant. This role involves monitoring plant performance, ensuring compliance with discharge standards, and performing routine maintenance. Ideal candidates will have good communication skills and a proactive approach to problem solving. Benefits include 31 days of annual leave, training opportunities, and a subsidised canteen.

Benefits

31 days annual leave

Overtime rate of time and a half

25% Discount in Butcher Shop

Employee Discount Platform

Refer a Friend Scheme

Free Car Parking

Subsidised Canteen

Long Service Awards

Bike to Work Scheme

Training and Development

GroceryAid Employee Assistance Program

Qualifications

• Commitment to Company Values; Passion for food, Ambition, Responsibility, and Teamwork.
• Ability to work under own initiative to deliver to deadlines.
• Experience or knowledge in wastewater treatment processes is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operate, monitor, maintain the wastewater treatment plant.
• Adhere to Health, Safety & Environment regulations.
• Conduct daily checks on effluent plant performance.

Skills

Good communication skills

Proactive problem solving

Basic IT skills

Job description

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.

• 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.