Training Area Operative

Landmarc Support Services; Skelmersdale; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading support services provider in the UK is seeking a Training Area Operative to ensure a safe and efficient training environment for the Armed Forces. This role requires an enthusiastic individual who can work outdoors and is dedicated to supporting the military. Full training will be provided, and excellent benefits are included. The ideal candidate should have knowledge of landscape maintenance and a valid UK driving license.

Benefits

Pension scheme with up to 8% contributions

25 days of annual leave, pro-rata

Exclusive discounts via Edenred Savings Scheme

Annual salary review

Life assurance

Health cash plan

Professional development reimbursement

Family-friendly policies

Sick pay after 6 months of service

Qualifications

• Knowledge of Landscape Maintenance is essential.
• Excellent communication skills required.
• Basic IT skills necessary to use a tablet.
• Ability to thrive in a diverse and fast-paced team environment.
• Good understanding of Health & Safety protocols needed.
• A valid Manual UK driving licence is essential.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the Defence Training Estate is kept in top condition.
• Carry out preventative, planned, and reactive maintenance tasks.
• Operation and maintenance of plant and equipment.
• Manufacture and deploy targets as required.
• Drive and operate fleet vehicles.
• Use Warning systems including training control offices, flags and lights.
• Ensure strict adherence to safety protocols.
• Complete documentation using IT and paper-based systems.

Skills

Knowledge of Landscape Maintenance

Excellent communication skills

Basic IT skills with ability to use a tablet

Ability to work effectively in a diverse, fast-paced team environment

Good knowledge of Health & Safety protocols

Valid Manual UK driving licence

Job description

Job Introduction

LandmarcSupportServices 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 ArmedForcesto train.

We are looking for someoneenthusiasticabout working in an outdoor environment, dedicated tosupportingthe 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!

Shifts run between:07:30 - 17:30 fromMonday to Friday.

Hours of work: 39 per week

Contract:Permanent

Location:Lulworth Ranges, Lulworth, Wareham, Dorset, BH20 5QF and the possibility of working at Bovington Training Area, Allenby Barracks, Bovington, BH20 6JA

Interviews to be held: Tuesday 2nd December

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 ensure that the Defence Training Estate is 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
• 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
• Complete all necessary documentation using both IT and paper-based systems

The Ideal Candidate

• Knowledge of Landscape Maintenance
• Excellent communication skills
• Basic IT skills with ability to use a tablet
• Ability to work effectively in a diverse, fast-paced team environment
• Good knowledge of Health & Safety protocols
• A valid Manual UK driving licence is essential to carry out the duties of 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 thesupportservices that enable ArmedForcesfrom 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 besupportingour vision to provide the best training experience we can for our ArmedForces. 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 essentialsupportservices since 2003.