Job Introduction
Location: Ballykinler Camp, Northern Ireland, BT30 0EQ
Shifts run between: 07:00 - 17:30 from Monday to Friday with some weekend work required.
Annual Allowances: £1,127.50 for working weekends
Interviews: To take place early January 2026
Landmarc Support Services is recruiting a Training Area Operative to join our dedicated team at Ballykinler Training Camp. This practical, outdoor-based role involves maintaining a safe, efficient, and well-kept training environment.
We’re looking for someone with a solid foundation in practical skills who’s ready to build a long-term career. You’ll receive full training and ongoing development to grow your expertise and take on new challenges within the Defence Training Estate.
Main Responsibilities
- Maintaining the Defence Training Estate to the highest standards
- Carrying out tasks across rural and urban environments
- Operating RADAR and CCTV systems to support site safety
- Performing planned, reactive, and preventative maintenance
- Operating and maintaining plant and equipment (training provided)
- Manufacturing and deploying training targets
- Driving and operating fleet vehicles across the estate
- Managing warning systems including control offices, flags, and lights
- Ensuring all activities follow strict safety protocols
- Completing documentation using both digital and paper-based systems
- Supporting the team with additional duties such as cleaning and general upkeep
The Ideal Candidate
- Skilled in general maintenance and tool use
- Knowledge of rural maintenance and confident working outdoors
- Strong understanding of Health & Safety practices
- Clear and professional communicator
- Comfortable using tablets and basic IT systems
- A dependable team player who thrives in fast-paced environments
- Self-motivated and able to work independently
- Holds a valid Manual UK Driving Licence (essential for fleet operations)
If you’re ready to make a meaningful contribution and work in a role that supports our Armed Forces, we’d love to hear from you.
*Please note that all interview-related correspondence will be sent via email. We recommend regularly checking your inbox, including your junk folder.
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.
- 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.
