Training Area Operative

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

Job summary

A military support services provider is seeking a Training Area Operative in Warminster, UK. This role involves maintaining training areas, ensuring safety compliance, and working outdoors. Successful candidates will have communication skills, knowledge of landscape maintenance, and a valid UK driving licence. Great benefits include a competitive salary, annual leave, and professional development opportunities. This is a permanent position with full training provided.

Benefits

Pension scheme with up to 8% contributions

25 days annual leave, increasing with service

Edenred Savings Scheme

Life Assurance at three times your salary

Health Cash Plan for you and your family

Professional Development support

Sick Pay after 6 months of service

Qualifications

• Knowledge of landscape maintenance skills is essential.
• Excellent communication skills for team collaboration.
• Ability to read OS maps and navigate the estate effectively.

Responsibilities

• Open and close small arms ranges.
• Maintain grounds, including grass cutting and range maintenance.
• Deliver and maintain portable sanitation units.

Skills

Knowledge of Landscape Maintenance

Excellent communication skills

Willingness to work outdoors in all weather conditions

Basic IT skills

Ability to navigate using OS maps

Good knowledge of Health & Safety protocols

Ability to work effectively in a diverse team

Education

Valid Manual UK driving licence

Tools

Riding lawn mowers

ATVs

Tractors

Job description

Job Introduction

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!

Shifts run between: 08:00 - 16:30 from Monday to Sunday.

Hours of work: 37 per week

Contract: Permanent

Annual Allowances: £1,127.50 for working weekends

Location: Parsonage Farm, Warminster, Wiltshire, BA12 0AY

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

Main Responsibilities

• Opening and closing small arms ranges
• Carrying out range clearance including raising and lowering of boundary flags
• Carry out ground’s maintenance including grass cutting and general maintenance of small arms ranges
• Carrying out maintenance both preventative and reactive across the training estate
• Carry out as part of a team the delivery, servicing, maintenance and collection of portable sanitation units across the training estate.
• Manufacturing wooden targets, testing and issuing electronic Targetry.
• Operating a wide range of vehicles and equipment: 4x4’s, ATV’s, ride on mowers, tractors, strimmer’s etc.
• Ensuring all facilities comply with health and safety requirements

The Ideal Candidate

• Knowledge of Landscape Maintenance
• Excellent communication skills
• Willingness to work outdoors in all weather conditions
  • Familiarity with rural machinery and off‑road driving (training provided)
• Ability to read OS maps and navigate the estate effectively
• 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 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.