Training Area Operative

Job Introduction

Job Introduction

Landmarc Support Services are currently seeking to recruit a Training Area Operative to join our dedicated team supporting the Royal Engineers training operations. 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: 08:00 - 16:30 from Monday to Thursday and 08:00 - 13:00 Friday, with the additional possibility of core hours working when required.

Hours of work: 37 per week

Contract: Permanent

Location: Wyke Regis Training Camp, Weymouth, Dorset, DT4 9HH

Interviews to be held on: Tuesday 7th 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

• Assist the Motor Transport section with vehicle and equipment tasks
• Drive, operate, clean, and maintain Mechanical Handling Equipment
• Perform pre-use checks and report faults using MOD’s JAMES system
• Support visiting units with boat operations on the Fleet Lagoon
• Help the Unit’s Workshop with planned maintenance workflows, including Life Jacket Maintenance
• Assist with stores preparation and stocktaking
• Carry out crane slinging operations
• Perform estate maintenance (painting, pressure washing, strimming, grass cutting, and basic DIY)
• Carry out Portable Appliance Testing (PAT) on portable electric devices.
• Be prepared to work at other LSS Sites, (Inc.Ranges) and attend trg courses which involves stays away from home, for the duration.
• Complete additional tasks as directed by your Team Leader or Manager
  
  

The Ideal Candidate

• Comfortable working outdoors and ready for hands-on work
• Strong communication skills
• Basic computer literacy
• Good understanding of Health & Safety, and safe systems of work
• Boat Handling
• Full UK Driving Licence (Essential)
• RYA Level 2 boat operating certificate (preferred – training available)
  
  

Desirable Knowledge/Qualifications

• Cat C (Rigid) LGV Licence with no more than 3 points
• Crane Slinging Cert
• Strimming Operator Cert
• Ride on Mower Cert
• Life Jacket Maint Cert (MoD)
• Portable Appliance Testing (PAT Cert)
• RYA First Aid on Water Cert
• VHF Radio Licence
• In date Sea Survival Cert
  
  

Join Landmarc and Enjoy a Competitive Salary Plus Outstanding Benefits!

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.
• 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.

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