Team Leader

Landmarc Support Services; England; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading support services provider in the UK is seeking a Team Leader to manage a dedicated team in the upkeep of military training areas. This role requires strong leadership skills, previous experience in rural environments, and knowledge of safety regulations. The ideal candidate will enjoy a competitive salary and a range of exceptional benefits including a pension scheme and generous holiday entitlement.

Benefits

Pension scheme

25 days of annual leave

Health cash plan

Professional development reimbursement

Sick pay policy

Qualifications

• Experience working in a rural environment.
• Knowledge of range assignment instructions and standing orders.
• Excellent leadership skills and ability to engage at all levels.
• Knowledge of health and safety regulations.
• A valid UK driving license is essential.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate a team as the first line manager.
• Ensure facilities are fit for purpose and compliant with service modules.
• Liaise with stakeholders for effective facility delivery.
• Motivate and mentor team members.
• Operate fleet vehicles and plant machinery as required.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Risk assessment knowledge

IT proficiency

Proactive learning

Driving license

Tools

Microsoft Office

Plant machinery operations

Job description

Landmarc Support Services are currently looking for a Team Leader to join our dynamic team. In this role, you will lead a group of operatives dedicated to the upkeep and maintenance ofWarcop Training Area, which lies 30 minutes from Penrith and the M6.

We are looking for an individual with experience working on the Defence Training Estate or leading a high-performing team in a rural or operational environment.

Shifts run between: Typical shift pattern:07:30 -15:30 Monday - Thursday, 07:30 -15:00 Friday.09:30 - 17:30 Monday - Thursday, 09:30 -17:00 Friday (1 week in 4). Shifts can be between the hours of 07:00 - 23:59.

Hours of work: 37 per week

Contract:Permanent

Location: Warcop Camp, Appleby in Westmorland, Cumbria, CA16 6PA

Interviews will be held between:Wednesday 19th - Thursday 20th November

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

Main Responsibilities

• To be responsible for coordinating a team as the first line manager by being the first point of contact, task allocation and work checking
• To ensure that the Training Estate Facilities are fit for purpose in accordance with the allocation and ensures compliance with the TESC service modules e.g. preparing training areas for use, preventative maintenance, grounds maintenance, operation of plant and equipment, , manufacturing targets, housekeeping, equipment testing and calibrating, sustainability tasks, general maintenance, soft FM, stock management, waste services, reactive maintenance, vegetation maintenance.
• To ensure that the Training Estate Facilities adhere to safe systems of work e.g. control of access, warning systems including training control offices, raising and lowering of flags, reporting defects, reporting unauthorised persons on the Training Area Estate.
• To liaise with all stakeholders to ensure effective training area delivery e.g. handover/take back of facilities with service users including providing information on ‘maximising’ the facility, the Employers representatives regarding training area safety and usage, the disposal of hazardous military waste, direct and advice wider training estate users including the general public and other contractors regarding the removal of waste and the receipt of goods.
• Motivate, guide and mentor team members to achieve goals.
• Operate fleet vehicles and plant machinery as required
• Ensure all safety regulations and operational procedures are followed at all times

The Ideal Candidate

• Knowledge of working in a rural environment
• Knowledge of range assignment instructions and range standing orders
• Experience as a range/ training area user
• Excellent leadership and communication skills, with the ability to engage at all levels
• Knowledge of H&S such as COSHH, manual handling, risk assessments and safe systems of work to IOSH Managing Safely Level.
• Familiarity with estate services, grounds maintenance, and plant machinery operations
• IT proficiency, including Microsoft Office and database management
• A proactive approach to learning, with a willingness to undertake further training
• Be vaccinated against work place risks e.g. Tetanus, Polio and Hepatitis A & B
• A valid UK manual driving licence is essential for this role

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.