Training Area Operative

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 Support Services are currently seeking to recruit a Training Area Operative to join our dedicated team. In this role you will play a key part in helping to maintain a safe, efficient and sustainable place for our Armed Forces to train.We are looking for someone enthusiastic about working in an outdoor environment, dedicated to supporting the Military. 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, no previous experience needed, just a great can do attitude!

Role Details

• Salary: £27,877.57 + £1,127.50 Variable Days Allowance
• Location: Ash Ranges, Heath vale Bridge Road GU125EU
• Contract: Permanent / Full‑time / On‑site
• Hours:06:00 - 23:00, Monday - Sunday

About the Organisation

Landmarc provides the essential support services that enable Armed Forces to train for frontline operations across the UK Defence Training Estate. We maintain safe, sustainable infrastructure, operate training areas and ranges, and deliver major projects that enhance vital military training assets. Our vision is simple: to provide the best possible training experience for our Armed Forces.

What You’ll Do

• To ensure that the Defence Training Estateis kept in top condition
• Carry out preventative, planned and reactive maintenance tasks
• Operation and maintenance of plant and equipment (training provided)
• Manufacturing and deploying targets
• Equipment Testing
• Driving and operating fleet vehicles
• Use of Warning systems including training control offices, flags and lights
• Ensure that the facilities adhere to strict safety protocols
• Stock management
• Completion of work orders and pre planned maintenance.
• Complete all necessary documentation using both IT and paper-based systems

What We’re Looking For

• EssentialKnowledge of Grounds and Landscape Maintenance
• Excellent communication skillsBasic IT skills 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 Manual UK driving licence is essential to carry out the duties of this role
• Desirable Knowledge of working in a rural environment
• Knowledge of range assignment instructions and range standing orders
• Experience as a range/ training area user

What You’ll Get

• Up to 8% employer pension contribution
• 25 days holiday (pro rata) + bank holidays or time off in lieu (role‑dependent)
• Annual holiday purchase scheme
• Loyalty leave at 5 and 10 years
• Life assurance at 3x salary
• Health cash plan
• Discounts on top brands
• Paid professional fees and development support

For more - https://www.landmarcsolutions.com/careers/life-at-landmarc/benefits/

Our Values

• Take time to take care of yourself and others
• Always do the right thing, not just the easy thing
• Put the customer’s needs first
• Promise only what can be delivered
• Take pride in what you do
• Our Behaviours
• Live and demonstrate our values every day
• Build strong, collaborative relationships
• Give feedback and recognition to support growth
• Embrace flexibility and adapt to change

Security

BPSS security clearance is mandatory for all roles; some posts additionally require SC clearance.

Interviews

Interview correspondence is sent by email, please check your junk folder. Interviews will be held during the week commencing Monday 28th September.