Job Introduction
Landmarc Support services currently have an exciting opportunity for a Training Area Operative - Main Tower Assistant, to join the team at Donna Nook Air Weapons Range, situated on the East Coast in Lincolnshire, between Grimsby and Mablethorpe.
As the Training Area Operative - Main Tower Assistant, you will play a key part in helping to maintain a safe, efficient and sustainable place for our Armed Forces to train, this pivotal role is essential to the delivery of the contract.
We are looking for someone who is keen to work outdoors in a rural environment, previous experience in a similar industry is desirable but not essential. Landmarc offer great career progression and will provide full training to the successful applicant.
Landmarc offers excellent career progression and great benefits, no previous experience needed, just a great can do attitude!
Shifts run between:07:30 - 22:30 fromMonday to Friday.
Hours of work: 41.5 per week
Contract:Permanent
Location:Donna Nook AWR, North Somercotes, Louth, Lincolnshire, LN11 7PB
Main Responsibilities*
* Grounds maintenance and sustainability tasks
* Preparing training areas for use
* Operation and maintenance of plant and equipment
* Manufacturing targets and target repairs
* Ensuring safety protocols during live firing practice
* Driving and operating fleet vehicles
* Carry out additional tasks as required
*This role will include normal Training Area Operative duties, as well as the following:
* Use of correct radio terminology and phraseology for clear communication
* Operating marine radios to communicate with nearby shipping
* Managing and operating the bomb scoring computer system
* Acting as a point of contact and performing lone worker checks for lookout towers
* Relaying information from aircraft to lookout towers during training exercises
* Using range management systems to monitor and display range activity
* Coordinating range bookings and liaising with military units
* Understanding of range targets and associated weapon systems
* Handling civilian air traffic requests for range crossings
* Use of warning systems including training control offices, radar, flags and night lights
* Ensuring public safety, report and deal with unauthorised persons on the Training Area Estate control of access, reporting defects
The Ideal Candidate
* Knowledge of Health & Safety such as COSHH, manual handling, risk assessments and safe systems of work
* Knowledge of working outdoors in a rural environment
* Basic labouring, caretaking and DIY skills
* Excellent communication and IT skills
* Demonstrate proven track record of achieving objectives
* Work in a diverse multi-tasking mobile team environment
* Willingness to undertake training to work in high risk areas
* Previous Military experience (desirable but not essential)
* Weather Observer (desirable but not essential as full training will be provided)
* Must hold Full Valid UK Driving Licence
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.
* 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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