Landmarc Support Services is offering an exciting opportunity for a motivated Trainee Rural Operative to join our dedicated team. This hands‑on trainee role is ideal for individuals looking to build a career in Rural Estate Management, gaining practical experience across a wide range of countryside, forestry and conservation tasks. If you’re enthusiastic, eager to learn and passionate about working outdoors, this is a rare chance to kick‑start a rewarding career.
The Role
- Salary: £25,301.77
- Location: West Tofts Camp, Thetford, Norfolk, IP26 5EP
- Contract: Permanent, Mon–Fri, 37 hrs p/w
What You’ll Do
As a Trainee Rural Operative, you will have the opportunity to learn and master various aspects of estate management, including:
- Learn rural estate maintenance - practical skills in maintaining and enhancing rural landscapes
- Carry out stone track repairs - learn techniques for repairing and maintaining stone tracks
- Operate fleet and plant machinery - tractors, diggers, strimmers, chainsaws and small plant (full training provided)
- Support fence repairs - maintain and repair fencing across the estate
- Assist with forestry tasks - tree planting, felling, vegetation management and small‑scale forestry
- Contribute to conservation work - habitat restoration, pond works, rabbit habitats and Scheduled Ancient Monument maintenance
What We’re Looking For
Enthusiastic individuals who are eager to learn and committed to a future in rural estate management. The ideal candidate will have:
- Strong interest in rural estate maintenance, forestry or countryside/environmental management
- Comfortable operating plant and machinery (full training provided)
- Solid Health & Safety awareness
- Proactive attitude with motivation to improve the Rural Estate
- Good communication skills and ability to work well within a team
- Passion for working outdoors in all weather conditions
- Physical fitness to meet the demands of the role
- Willingness to undertake further training
- Full UK driving licence (essential)
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 + 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
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