Job Introduction
A unique opportunity has arisen for a Standby Range Clearer to join our dedicated team at Landmarc Support Services in Okehampton, Devon. As the Standby Range Clearer you will work on horseback, riding over the Ministry of Defence Training Estate, helping us deliver services that support military training.
This is a Variable Attendance agreement. Days of work will be notified to you as far in advance as possible and an average minimum of 6 days every six months are guaranteed by the Company.
Main Responsibility
To be responsible for carrying out any duties within your capability as required to support estate delivery focusing on, but not limited to, Training Area clearance of livestock and personnel within the Range Danger Area (RDA) and surveillance to establish and maintain the safe place to train. To ensure that the Training Estate Facilities adhere to safe systems of work e.g. clearance of stock, collection of litter and military debris, carry out condition reports and defect reporting, control of access including security cordons, report and deal with unauthorised persons on the Training Area Estate.
The Ideal Candidate
* Appropriate knowledge of Dartmoor and in particular range areas
* Ability to safely ride a horse and work and control two working dogs for stock driving and or gathering
* Adhere to Landmarc’s Health & Safety policy and safe working practices on foot & horseback
* Own or provide a suitable horse for use on Dartmoor ranges at own expense
* Own suitable horse transport and have the appropriate driving licence
* Own two trained sheep dogs
Benefits
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.
* 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
* Reward Gateway Benefit 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.
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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