Rural Training Area Operative
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 12 Chwefror 2026 |
|---|---|
| Cyflog: | £26,877.6 bob blwyddyn |
| Gwybodaeth ychwanegol am y cyflog: | Competitive |
| Oriau: | Llawn Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 05 Mawrth 2026 |
| Lleoliad: | Wathgill, DL11 6AH |
| Cwmni: | Landmarc Support Services |
| Math o swydd: | Parhaol |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | landmarc/TP/11948/1515 4616 |
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Landmarc Support Services are currently seeking to recruit a Rural Training Area Operative to join our dedicated rural team based from Wathgill Camp. 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 rural environment, dedicated to supporting the Military. Some existing Rural Qualifications and Experience would be an advantage, But Landmarc can provide training and continuous development opportunities for the right candidate, making this a fantastic opportunity to start a career on the Defence Training Estate.
Shifts run between:07:30 - 17:30 fromMonday to Friday.
Hours of work: 37 per week
Contract:Permanent
Location:Wathgill Camp, Wathgill, Richmond, North Yorkshire, DL11 6AH
Interviews to be held:Middle of March. Time and Dates to be confirmed once position has closed
*Please note that all interview-related correspondence will be sent via email. We recommend regularly checking your inbox, including your junk folder.
To work as part of the Rural Team based at Wathgill Camp and covering all Sites across the north east (Mainly Catterick & Feldom Training Areas). In this role, you will join a group of rural operatives dedicated to the upkeep and maintenance of the Defence Training Estate. Typical tasks will be Track Repairs/Fencing and Wall Repairs/Forestry working including dealing with windblown trees and other various rural tasks to ensure a safe, efficient and sustainable place for our Armed Forces train.
Operations – To ensure that the Rural Training Estate is fit for purpose in accordance with the Training Estate Support Contract. Works Include:
- Operation of rural plant & machinery, including tractors with attachments
- General rural estate maintenance: Tree works, fencing, strimming, planting, track works, dry stone walling, and other rural tasks
- Adherence to Health & Safety procedures, including risk assessments, safe systems of work, manual handling, COSHH requirements
- Reporting defects and other reactive maintenance
- To complete all relevant documentation utilising both IT and paper-based systems
- Experience of working in a rural environment
- Experience using Health & Safety processes and Risk Assessments
- A Valid UK Full Driving Licence
- Experience in operating Tractors/Plant & Machinery
- Experience working with Chainsaws and other forestry equipment
- Full UK Driving Licence
- Qualifications/Experience in land-based working
- Qualifications in Chainsaw Operations
- Qualifications in Operating Plant & Machinery such as Tractors with Attachments/Machinery used in Track Works
- Qualifications in Forestry Works/Machinery
- Qualifications/Experience in Team Leadership
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.
- 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.