Training Area Operative

Landmarc Solutions; England; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Landmarc Support Services seeks a Training Area Operative to maintain a safe environment for Armed Forces training. This role offers full training, career progression, and a competitive salary. Ideal for those enthusiastic about outdoor work and supporting the Military.

Benefits

Stakeholder pension scheme

25 days annual leave

Edenred discounts

Life assurance

Health cash plan

Professional development support

Sick pay after 6 months

Qualifications

• Knowledge of landscape maintenance.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Basic IT skills, comfortable with tablets.

Responsibilities

• Maintain the Defence Training Estate.
• Carry out preventative, planned, and reactive maintenance.
• Drive and operate fleet vehicles.

Skills

Communication

Health & Safety

Landscape Maintenance

IT Skills

Job description

Job Introduction

Landmarc Support Services is seeking a Training Area Operative to join our team. In this role, you will help maintain a safe, efficient, and sustainable environment for Armed Forces training.

We are looking for someone enthusiastic about outdoor work and dedicated to supporting the Military. We provide full training and ongoing development opportunities, making this a great start for a career on the Defence Training Estate.

Landmarc offers excellent career progression and benefits. No prior experience is needed—just a positive attitude!

Shifts: 07:00 - 23:30, Monday to Sunday

Hours: 37 per week

Contract: Permanent

Annual Allowance: £1,127.50 for weekend work

Location: Fingringhoe Ranges, Colchester, Essex, CO5 7LX

Interviews: Between Monday 2nd and Tuesday 3rd June

Main Responsibilities

• Maintain the Defence Training Estate
• Carry out preventative, planned, and reactive maintenance
• Operate and maintain plant and equipment (training provided)
• Manufacture and deploy targets
• Drive and operate fleet vehicles
• Use warning systems, including training control offices, flags, and lights
• Ensure facilities meet safety protocols
• Complete documentation via IT and paper systems

The Ideal Candidate

• Knowledge of landscape maintenance
• Excellent communication skills
• Basic IT skills, comfortable with tablets
• Ability to work effectively in a diverse, fast-paced team
• Good understanding of Health & Safety protocols
• Valid Manual UK driving licence

Join Landmarc for a competitive salary and outstanding benefits!

Benefits

We value our employees with a range of benefits including:

• Pension: Stakeholder pension scheme with contributions up to 8%
• Holiday: 25 days annual leave plus public holidays, with additional days during Christmas, and options to purchase extra days
• Additional Benefits: Edenred discounts, salary reviews, life assurance, health cash plan, professional development support, family policies, sick pay after 6 months

We invest in your future, well-being, and career. Join us today!

About The Company

Landmarc supports the UK Armed Forces by maintaining infrastructure, managing training areas, and delivering projects across the Defence Training Estate. We are contracted by the MOD as their Industry Partner and are dedicated solely to the UK DTE since 2003.

Support our Armed Forces and apply today!