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.
Role Details
Salary: £31,352.33
Location: Donna Nook AWR, North Somercotes, Louth, Lincolnshire, LN11 7PB
Contract: Permanent / Full‑time / On-site
Hours:07:30 - 22:30 fromMonday to Friday
About the Organisation
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
What We’re Looking For
Essential
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
What You’ll Get
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)