Job Description

Job Introduction Landmarc Support Services is currently seeking to recruit a Training Area Operative \xe2\x80\x93 Rural at West Tofts Camp in Norfolk. As the Training Area Operative \xe2\x80\x93 Rural, 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 who is passionate about wildlife and working outdoors in a rural environment. Our rural team work to maintain the estate with conservation projects such as; habitat management and restoration, woodland management, looking after water ways (reed clearance) through to basic tree ID to ensure species such as bats, badgers and great crested newts are protected following the wildlife act 1981. 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. This role is based on a permanent contract covering 37 hours a week. There will be a requirement to work some weekends, this is reflected in our Variable Days Allowance. Main Responsibilities Rural estate maintenance works Fencing repairs and maintenance Stone track repairs and maintenance Vegetation cutting Small scale forestry works including; felling, tree planting, coppicing Driving and operating fleet vehicles, plant and machinery Other general countryside management tasks To liaise with stakeholders, contractors and other teams Use both IT and paper based systems to complete relevant documentation The Ideal Candidate Knowledge of Health and Safety such as COSHH, manual handling, risk assessments and safe systems of work Ability to work in a small team and on own initiative Enthusiasm and passion for environmental conservation and working outdoors Ability to complete documentation Basic IT skills Must hold a full valid UK driving licence (essential) Hold valid tickets for Lantra or city and guilds qualifications such as tractor, chainsaw, pole pruner, strimmer, 4x4 off road (desirable) 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. Package Description 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 our company stakeholder pension scheme, whereby the company will contribute up to 8% of the employee\xe2\x80\x99s salary. Holiday Employees are entitled to 25 days\xe2\x80\x99 pro rata during each year of employment plus public holidays. Three extra discretionary days added to our annual leave allowances at Christmas. Annual leave allowance will increase in recognition of your continued service. Holiday purchase \xe2\x80\x93 purchase up to 10 more days\xe2\x80\x99 holiday to use throughout the year. Other benefits Edenred \xe2\x80\x93 employee savings 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 Reimbursement of professional fees and on-going training Health Cash Plan \xe2\x80\x93 All employees can join. You can also add up to four children under the age of 24 to your policy Family friendly policy Sick pay - After 6 months of service

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