Defence Training Grounds Technician

Landmarcsolutions; Ash Vale; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Up to 8% employer pension contribution

25 days holiday (pro rata) + bank hols

Annual holiday purchase scheme

Life assurance at 3x salary

Health cash plan

Discounts on top brands

Job summary

Landmarc is hiring a Training Area Operative to help keep the Defence Training Estate in top condition and support Armed Forces training across the UK. The role involves maintenance, equipment operation, target deployment and safety compliance in an outdoor environment.

Occupational duties include stock management, completing work orders, and documenting activities. Training is provided; permanent, full-time, on-site work with generous pension and holiday benefits.

Qualifications

• Essential knowledge of grounds and landscape maintenance.
• Excellent communication skills; basic IT with ability to use a tablet.
• Ability to work effectively in a diverse, fast-paced team environment.
• Good knowledge of COSHH, manual handling, risk assessments and Health & Safety protocols.
• A valid UK manual driving licence is essential for duties.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the Defence Training Estate is kept in top condition.
• Carry out preventative, planned and reactive maintenance tasks.
• Operate and maintain plant and equipment (training provided).
• Manufacture and deploy targets.
• Test equipment.
• Drive and operate fleet vehicles.

Skills

Grounds & landscape maintenance

Communication skills

Basic IT

Team work

COSHH knowledge

Manual handling

Health & Safety

UK driving licence

Tools

Tablet

Job description

Landmarc is hiring a Training Area Operative to help keep the Defence Training Estate in top condition and support Armed Forces training across the UK. The role involves maintenance, equipment operation, target deployment and safety compliance in an outdoor environment.

Occupational duties include stock management, completing work orders, and documenting activities. Training is provided; permanent, full-time, on-site work with generous pension and holiday benefits.