Training Area Operative

Landmarc Solutions; York and North Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading support services provider for the Armed Forces is hiring a Training Area Operative in York and North Yorkshire. The role involves maintaining the Defence Training Estate and performing various maintenance tasks while ensuring safety protocols. Candidates should be enthusiastic about outdoor work. Excellent benefits include a stakeholder pension scheme, generous holiday allowances, and opportunities for professional development. A valid UK driving licence is required, and no previous experience is necessary to apply.

Benefits

Stakeholder pension scheme

25 days of annual leave

Health Cash Plan

Professional Development support

Qualifications

• Enthusiastic about working in an outdoor environment.
• Dedicated to supporting the Military.
• No previous experience needed, just a great can do attitude.

Responsibilities

• Maintain Defence Training Estate.
• Carry out preventative and reactive maintenance tasks.
• Ensure strict safety protocols are followed.

Skills

Knowledge of Landscape and Grounds 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 COSHH and Health and Safety protocols

Valid Manual UK driving licence

Tools

Plant and Machinery Operator Qualifications

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: 07:30 - 23:00 from Monday to Sunday.

Hours of work: 37 per week

Contract: Permanent

Annual Allowances: £1,127.50 for working weekends

Location: Wathgill Camp, Wathgill, Richmond, North Yorkshire, DL11 6AH

Interviews to be held between: Wednesday 7th - Friday 9th January

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
• Hand Over Take Back of Ranges & Dry Training Facilities.
• Operation and maintenance of plant and equipment (training provided), fencing. dry stone walling
• Housekeeping
• Equipment testing
• 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 and Grounds 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 COSHH and Health and Safety protocols
• A valid Manual UK driving licence is essential to carry out the duties of this role

The Ideal Candidate

• Plant and Machinery Operator Qualifications
• Rural and Arboreal skills
• Knowledge of Ranges and Training Areas

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.