Training Area Operative Hythe, Hampshire, South East England, England
Job description
Landmarc Support Services work on site with Defence Infrastructure Organisation to support critical military training across the United Kingdom. We are a small business that operates nationally, but with a local feel.
We are looking for five enthusiastic individuals to join the team, you will work flexibly across sites at both Lydd and Hythe. The role requires no previous experience of working in a military environment and full training will be provided.
The contractual requirement will mean that you will be available to work between the hours of 07.30 and 23.30, this would include some weekends.
You will most likely be working shifts from 16.00 – 23.30 weekdays and on weekends, the requirement would either be an early start 07.30 – 16.00 or 16.00 to 23.30, the role will work a total of 37 hours per week this will be to predominately cover night firing taking place on the estate.
These great opportunities come with excellent training and to ability be able to gain a wealth of skills, once fully trained with the correct amount of skills, you will be able to move up to a higher grade of pay.
No experience needed, just a flexible and can do attitude!
Main ResponsibilitiesMaintenance and setting up of firing ranges
Construction of targets for range use
Preventative and Reactive maintenance tasks
Grounds maintenance such as fencing, mowing and strimming
Potential for forestry work such as removal of fallen trees – training will be provided
Operation and maintenance of plant and equipment – training will be provided
Driving and operating fleet vehicles
To ensure that the Training Estate Facilities adhere to safe systems of work
The Ideal CandidateKnowledge of health and safety
Have a full drivers licence valid in the United Kingdom
Basic IT skills
Willingness to undertake full training
Basic DIY Skills
Resided in the UK for the last 5 years
About The CompanyLandmarc 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.
Package DescriptionBenefits
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 the company stakeholder pension scheme, where 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. 3 extra discretionary days are normally given in addition to 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 Discount 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 that are left behind
Reimbursement of professional fees and on-going training
Family friendly policy
Sick pay
