Training Area Operative - Part Time

Landmarc Solutions; Pembrey Sands Air Weapons Range; 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 maintain the Defence Training Estate. This role involves outdoor work, operation of vehicles, and maintenance tasks. No prior experience is required; we seek individuals with a positive attitude and dedication to supporting the Military. The position offers a competitive salary and outstanding benefits.

Benefits

Pension scheme with up to 8% contributions

25 days annual leave plus public holidays

Health Cash Plan

Professional Development opportunities

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Ensure that 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).
• Drive and operate fleet vehicles.
• Ensure that the facilities adhere to strict safety protocols.

Skills

Knowledge of Landscape and General 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

Job description

Overview

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: Week 1: Weds - Thurs 08:15 - 17:15, Fri 08:15 - 15:00. Week 2: Mon - Tues 08:15 - 17:15

Hours of work: 21.5 per week

Contract: Permanent

Location: Air Weapons Range, Pembrey Sands, Burry Port, Carmarthenshire, SA16 0HZ

Interviews to be held: Tuesday 21st October

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 and General 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

Benefits

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, plus public holidays. Three extra discretionary days are added to your leave over the Christmas period. Your holiday allowance grows with your continued service. You can purchase up to 10 additional days each year for greater flexibility.
• Other Amazing Benefits: Edenred Savings Scheme, Annual Salary Review, Life Assurance (three times your annual salary), Health Cash Plan (add up to four children under 24), Professional Development, Family-Friendly Policies, Sick Pay (after 6 months of service).

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.