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.
Whether you're looking to balance other commitments or earn extra income, with shifts typically falling in late evenings or early mornings, this position is ideal if you're seeking flexibility. Full training will be provided.
Variable Hours Contract: As a Variable Hours member of staff, you will be guaranteed a minimum of 8 hours a month
Shift pattern: Variable Shift Basis from Monday to Sunday – rotas provided monthly
Location: Otterburn Training Camp, Otterburn, Northumberland, NE19 1NX
Main Responsibility
Early morning and evening rounds to raise/lower warning flags & Close/open safety barriers
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 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 understanding of Health & Safety protocols
Enjoy working outdoors
A valid Manual UK driving licence is essential to carry out the duties of this role
Previous experience working on Military training areas and Ranges (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
The Company offers a defined contribution pension to all employees
Holidays
You will accrue holidays based on the number of hours you work
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
* Application updates may be sent to you via email, please ensure you check your emails regularly. Please note some emails may arrive in your junk mail folder.
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.