Training Area Operative - Main Tower Assistant

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., Landmarc provides the essential support services that enable Armed Forces to train for frontline operations across the UK Defence Training Estate. We maintain safe, sustainable infrastructure, operate training areas and ranges, and deliver major projects that enhance vital military training assets. Our vision is simple: to provide the best possible training experience for our Armed Forces. What You'll Do

• 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
  
  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., Knowledge of Health & Safety such as COSHH, manual handling, risk assessments and safe systems of work
• Knowledge of working outdoors in a rural environment
• Knowledge of range targets and weapon profiles
• Ability to operate rural plant and machinery
• 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)
• Ability to complete documentation
• Weather Observer (desirable but not essential as full training will be provided)
• Be vaccinated against work place risks; keep tetanus and polio vaccinations up to date, and participate in company instigated vaccination programmes where there is a recognised health risk in your role e.g. Hepatitis A and B'
• Must hold Full Valid UK Driving Licence
  
  At Landmarc, we don't just offer a job, we offer a package that supports your wellbeing, your family and your future. Here are the highlights:
• Up to 8% employer pension contribution
• 25 days holiday (pro rata) + bank holidays or time off in lieu (role-dependent)
• Annual holiday purchase scheme
• Loyalty leave at 5 and 10 years
• Life assurance at 3x salary
• Health cash plan
• Discounts on top brands
• Paid professional fees and development support
For more - https://www.landmarcsolutions.com/careers/life-at-landmarc/benefits/ Our Values
• Take time to take care of yourself and others
• Always do the right thing, not just the easy thing
• Put the customer's needs first
• Promise only what can be delivered
• Take pride in what you do
Our Behaviours
• Live and demonstrate our values every day
• Build strong, collaborative relationships
• Give feedback and recognition to support growth
• Embrace flexibility and adapt to change
Security
• BPSS security clearance is mandatory for all roles; some posts additionally require SC clearance.