Training Area Operative - Main Tower Assistant

Landmarc Support Services Limited; Donna Nook; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension up to 8%

Holiday entitlement

Holiday purchase scheme

Loyalty leave

Life assurance

Health cash plan

Discounts on top brands

Professional fees paid and development

Job summary

Landmarc Support Services Limited seeks a Training Area Operative - Main Tower Assistant to support Donna Nook Air Weapons Range. You will help maintain safe, efficient training areas for armed forces, manage range bookings, operate radio and range systems, and perform lone-worker checks in a dynamic outdoor environment.

We offer full training, career progression and a benefits package, including pension contributions, generous holiday entitlement, life assurance and health plans.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of Health & Safety such as COSHH, manual handling, risk assessments and safe systems of work.
• Experience working outdoors in a rural environment is preferred.
• Knowledge of range targets and weapon profiles.
• Ability to operate rural plant and machinery.
• Excellent communication and IT skills.
• Ability to complete documentation.
• Willingness to undertake training for high risk areas.
• Must hold Full Valid UK Driving Licence.

Responsibilities

• Grounds maintenance and sustainability tasks.
• Prepare training areas for use.
• Operate and maintain plant and equipment.
• Manufacture targets and repair targets.
• Ensure safety during live firing practices.
• Drive and operate fleet vehicles.
• Coordinate range bookings and liaise with military units.
• Relay information between aircraft and lookout towers.
• Use range management systems to monitor activity.
• Maintain safety and report unauthorised access.

Skills

COSHH & safety knowledge

Outdoors work

Range targets & weapon profiles

Rural plant & machinery operation

Communication & IT

Documentation

Vaccinations & health precautions

Full UK driving licence

Job description

Landmarc Support services currently have an exciting opportunity for a Training Area Operative - Main Tower Assistant, to join the team at Donna Nook Air Weapons Range, situated on the East Coast in Lincolnshire, between Grimsby and Mablethorpe. As the Training Area Operative - Main Tower Assistant, you will play a key part in helping to maintain a safe, efficient and sustainable place for our Armed Forces to train, this pivotal role is essential to the delivery of the contract., 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

• Grounds maintenance and sustainability tasks
• Preparing training areas for use
• Operation and maintenance of plant and equipment
• Manufacturing targets and target repairs
• Ensuring safety protocols during live firing practice
• Driving and operating fleet vehicles
• Carry out additional tasks as required
• This role will include normal Training Area Operative duties, as well as the following:
• Use of correct radio terminology and phraseology for clear communication
• Operating marine radios to communicate with nearby shipping
• Managing and operating the bomb scoring computer system
• Acting as a point of contact and performing lone worker checks for lookout towers
• Relaying information from aircraft to lookout towers during training exercises
• Using range management systems to monitor and display range activity
• Coordinating range bookings and liaising with military units
• Understanding of range targets and associated weapon systems
• Handling civilian air traffic requests for range crossings
• Use of warning systems including training control offices, radar, flags and night lights
• Ensuring public safety, report and deal with unauthorised persons on the Training Area Estate control of access, reporting defects

We are looking for someone who is keen to work outdoors in a rural environment, previous experience in a similar industry is desirable but not essential. Landmarc offer great career progression and will provide full training to the successful applicant.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Knowledge of Health & Safety such as COSHH, manual handling, risk assessments and safe systems of work
• Knowledge of working outdoors in a rural environment
• Knowledge of range targets and weapon profiles
• Ability to operate rural plant and machinery
• Basic labouring, caretaking and DIY skills
• Excellent communication and IT skills
• Demonstrate proven track record of achieving objectives
• Work in a diverse multi-tasking mobile team environment
• Willingness to undertake training to work in high risk areas
• Previous Military experience (desirable but not essential)
• Ability to complete documentation
• Weather Observer (desirable but not essential as full training will be provided)
• Be vaccinated against work place risks; keep tetanus and polio vaccinations up to date, and participate in company instigated vaccination programmes where there is a recognised health risk in your role e.g. Hepatitis A and B'
• Must hold Full Valid UK Driving Licence

Benefits

• 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.