Job Introduction
Landmarc Support Services is a leading provider of facilities management for the Ministry of Defence. We are entrusted with the responsibility of maintaining and managing the Training Area and Ranges across the UK ensuring they are safe and fit for purpose for military training exercises.
We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Team Manager to lead our multi-disciplined team responsible for the management and maintenance of the Training Area and Ranges on Salisbury Plain in Wiltshire. The successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing day-to-day operations, managing resources, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations, and promoting a culture of continuous improvement.
If you are a motivated individual with a passion for leading teams and ensuring the safety and effectiveness of military training areas, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.
Main Responsibility
Manage and lead a team of people and be responsible for (but not limited to) overseeing performance, attendance, behaviour, capability and welfare.
Ensure timely completion of work orders, planned preventative maintenance (PPM), and range management processes.
Allocate tasks and ensure work is carried out to the required standards.
Oversee allocation and use of resources and equipment, including plant and vehicles.
Conduct routine inspections to identify maintenance tasks and ensure training areas are fit for purpose.
Ensure all training facilities are fit for allocation and handover and takeback of training facilities are carried out when required.
Delivery of portable sanitation as pre the allocation.
Manage training area usage and record keeping, including range safety, HR, and health and safety documentation.
Coordinate with external contractors and service providers.
Identify and promote best practices, including environmental compliance and continuous improvement initiatives.
The Ideal Candidate
Good understanding of Defence Training Area operations and the complexities that surround this.
Understanding of workload scheduling and work order processes.
Strong people management skills, with the ability to motivate and engage team members.
Ability to work well under pressure, meet deadlines, and maintain quality standards.
Excellent communication skills with the ability to interact effectively with individuals at all levels.
Knowledge of health and safety regulations and compliance such as CoSHH, manual handling, risk assessments and working to IOSH Managing Safely level (Essential)
Plant and Machinery Operation knowledge (Essential)
Proficient user of Microsoft Office Suite such as Outlook, Word, Excel (Essential)
Must hold Full UK Driving Licence (Essential)
Familiarity with rural, forestry, arboriculture, and grounds maintenance practices (Desirable)
Package Description
Landmarc will provide you with a competitive salary; in addition to this, we also offer the following main benefits, amongst many others:
Pension
Landmarc offers all employees an opportunity to join our company stakeholder pension scheme, whereby the company will contribute up to 8% of the employee’s salary.
Holiday
Employees are entitled to 25 days’ pro rata during each year of employment plus public holidays. Three extra discretionary days added to our annual leave allowances at Christmas.
Annual leave allowance will increase in recognition of your continued service.
Holiday purchase – purchase up to 10 more days’ holiday to use throughout the year.
Other benefits
Edenred – employee savings scheme
Annual salary review, in consultation with the recognised Trade Unions
Life assurance insured for three times your annual salary, to help the loved ones
Reimbursement of professional fees and on-going training
Health Cash Plan – All employees can join. You can also add up to four children under the age of 24 to your policy
Family friendly policy
Sick pay - After 6 months of service
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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.