Effluent Plant Operative
Listed on 2026-09-20
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Manufacturing / Production
Manufacturing & Industrial Operations, Occupational Health & Safety, Food Production
Location: On site / Perth, UK
job type: Permanent / Full-time
Sector and subsector: Agriculture, Fishing, Forestry and Food Processing | General Operative
Hourly Fixed salary:£ 13.21
Run, monitor and maintain the operation of the Effluent Plant and supporting the Environment and Sustainability operation on a daily basis and ensure functioning to maximum capability at all times. Working as part of a larger team.
ABP Food Group is one of Europe's leading integrated agri-food businesses, with divisions specialising in food production, pet food and renewables. Over our 70-year history, we have grown to 14,000 strong team and have built a reputation for quality and innovation. Our Early Careers programme offers opportunities across all of our divisions including apprenticeships, graduate and industrial placement pathways.
ABP UK, part of the ABP Food Group produces quality fresh and frozen beef, lamb and frozen meat-free products to some of the nation's leading supermarkets and restaurants, including a number of Michelin Star establishments
-Find out more below about how to become part of a team!
- Experience: Hands on experience real learning from day one.
- Career Growth: This is more than just a job-it's a launchpad for a dynamic career in the meat industry, with opportunities to advance into specialised roles or management.
- Sustainability: Work with a company committed to animal welfare and securing our business for the future.
- Supportive Team: Learn from experienced mentors and be part of a supportive, dynamic team.
- Monday to Friday working
- Free parking on site
- Great transport links.
- Weekly paid
- Discounted Staff canteen selling both hot and cold meals.
- Free fruit everyday,
- Employee Assistance scheme
- Discounted Gym Membership
- Cycle to Work scheme
- Car leasing discount scheme
- Training and Development
ABP Perth
HOURS OF WORKMonday to Friday – 07:00 – 16:30
REPORTING TOEnvironmental & Sustainability Manager
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:- Continually run, monitor and maintain the effluent treatment plant
- Maintain plant equipment to a good standard so as to ensure accuracy and compliance and undertake a regular cleaning regime of pipework, bunds, tanks and the general area
- Understand the compliance required from Scottish Water to ensure the discharge consent limits are not breached
- Understand the treatment requirements of the effluent plant
- Undertake continuous monitoring and adjustment of the effluent plant so that it operates efficiently
- Ensure there are smooth handovers with other colleagues
- Training of other colleagues ensuring they can maintain the effluent plant when not in attendance
- Undertake daily analysis of the effluent to monitor and optimise the operation of the plant
- To carry out checks on a regular basis and report any problems with the Effluent Plant to the Engineering Manager
- To undertake training on how to run the Effluent plant in the most effective an efficient way
- To ensure all tasks performed are as per training given and safe working procedures
- Adherence to legislation and Company, hygiene, health and safety policies during all works in accordance with PPE requirements at all times
- Escalate issues of serious level immediately to the Engineering Manager
- To support continual improvement through identifying site improvement projects and personal development opportunities to the Engineering Manager
- Training and Development – To help the Supervisor identify training needs and opportunities by highlighting your own needs at appraisals.
- To work to agreed training plan, bringing any skill shortfalls/difficulties to the attention of the Supervisor.
- Ensure understanding of expected standards and targets before commencing any task.
- To carry out all assigned tasks in accordance…
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