# Effluent Plant Operative

> Kepak Group · Aberdeen, United Kingdom · — · Posted 2026-03-17

**Workplace:** on_site

**Department:** Engineering

## 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.

## 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.

## Apply

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