Rural Operative

Landmarc Solutions; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading support service provider is seeking a Rural Operative in Newcastle upon Tyne. This hands-on role includes maintaining a rural estate, operating plant and equipment, and ensuring safety protocols. Ideal candidates will have enthusiasm for outdoor work, a valid UK driving licence, and a good understanding of Health & Safety. Competitive salary, generous holiday entitlement, and comprehensive benefits are offered to support employee well-being and career growth.

Benefits

Pension scheme with up to 8% contributions

25 days annual leave, pro-rata

Health Cash Plan

Professional development reimbursement

Qualifications

• Enthusiasm for rural tasks and working outdoors.
• Understanding of Health & Safety procedures.
• Comfortable to work in a small team.

Responsibilities

• General rural estate maintenance on a 58,000 acre estate.
• Operation and maintenance of plant and equipment.
• Driving and operating fleet vehicles including ATVs and tractors.

Skills

Enthusiasm for rural tasks

Good understanding of Health & Safety

Comfortable working in a team

Good IT skills

Education

Valid Manual UK driving licence

Certificates in rural estate maintenance

Job description

Landmarc Support Services are currently looking for a Rural Operative to join our dedicated team. In this hands‑on role, you will take on key responsibilities to ensure the Rural Estate remains in top condition for its intended use.

We are looking for someone enthusiastic about working outdoors with a good understanding of rural environments. Landmarc provide full training and continuous development opportunities, making this a fantastic opportunity to start a career in Rural Estate maintenance. Landmarc provide full training and continuous development opportunities, making this a fantastic opportunity to start a career on the Defence Training Estate.

Landmarc offers excellent career progression and great benefits.

Shifts run between:08:00 - 16:00 from Monday to Friday.

Hours of work: 37 per week

Contract: Permanent

Location: Otterburn Training Camp, Otterburn, Northumberland, (Newcastle-upon-Tyne) NE19 1NX

*Please note that all interview-related correspondence will be sent via email. We recommend regularly checking your inbox, including your junk folder.

Main Responsibilities

• General Rural estate maintenance on a 58,000 acre estate
• Operation and maintenance of plant and equipment
• Fencing and Stone Track repairs and maintenance
• Forestry works including; felling, tree planting, and vegetation control
• Carry out preventative, planned and reactive maintenance tasks
• Driving and operating fleet vehicles including ATVs, diggers and tractors.
• Ensure that the Rural Estate adhere to strict safety protocols
• Complete all necessary documentation using both IT and paper-based systems

The Ideal Candidate

• Enthusiasm and passion for a wide range of Rural tasks and working outdoors
• Good understanding of Health & Safety procedures
• Comfortable to work in a small team and on own initiative
• Ability to complete documentation
• Good IT skills with the ability to use a tablet
• Applicants must hold valid Manual UK driving licence in order to carry out the duties of this role
• In date certificates in regards to rural estate maintenance would be an advantage

Join Landmarc and Enjoy a Competitive Salary Plus Outstanding Benefits!

At Landmarc, we value our employees and go beyond just offering a competitive salary. We're proud to provide a range of exceptional benefits designed to support your well‑being, career growth, and work‑life balance. Here are just some of the highlights:

Pension

• Join our company stakeholder pension scheme, with contributions of up to 8% of your salary from Landmarc.

Generous Holiday Entitlement

• Enjoy 25 days of annual leave, pro-rata.
• Your holiday allowance grows with your continued service.
• Want more time off? You can purchase up to 10 additional days each year for greater flexibility.

Other Amazing Benefits

• Edenred Savings Scheme: Unlock exclusive discounts and savings for you and your family.
• Annual Salary Review: Conducted in consultation with our recognised Trade Unions to ensure fairness.
• Life Assurance: Insured for three times your annual salary to provide peace of mind for your loved ones.
• Health Cash Plan: Access health benefits for you and your family (add up to four children under 24 to your policy).
• Professional Development: Reimbursement of professional fees and support for ongoing training.
• Family-Friendly Policies: Supporting you during life's important moments.
• Sick Pay: Sick pay starts after just 6 months of service.

At Landmarc, we don't just offer benefits - we invest in your future, your well‑being, and your career. Join us today and take advantage of everything we have to offer!

About the Company

Landmarc provides the support services that enable Armed Forces from around the world to prepare for frontline military operations across the UK Defence Training Estate (DTE). This includes maintaining and delivering safe and sustainable infrastructure, managing and operating training areas and ranges and delivering multi-million pound projects to improve vital training assets.

By joining Landmarc you will be supporting our vision to provide the best training experience we can for our Armed Forces. We are the first and only Special Purpose Vehicle to be contracted by the Ministry of Defence (MOD) as their Industry Partner on the UK Defence Training Estate and the only company that is solely dedicated to the UK DTE, delivering essential support services since 2003.