At a Glance
- Tasks: Gain hands-on experience in rural estate management and conservation tasks.
- Company: Join Landmarc Support Services, supporting the Armed Forces with essential services.
- Benefits: Enjoy competitive salary, generous holiday, pension contributions, and professional development support.
- Other info: Dynamic role with opportunities for growth and training in a supportive team.
- Why this job: Kick-start your career outdoors while making a real impact on the environment.
- Qualifications: Passion for rural maintenance and willingness to learn; driving licence required.
The predicted salary is between 25301 - 25301 £ per year.
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
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
- 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
- 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
- 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
Our Values
- Take care of themselves and others
- Act with integrity and always do the right thing
- Put the customer first
- Deliver on commitments
- Take pride in their work
- Our Behaviours
- Live and demonstrate our values every day
- Build strong, collaborative relationships
- Give and receive feedback to support growth
- Embrace flexibility and adapt to change
- Security
BPSS security clearance is mandatory for all roles.
Interviews
Interview correspondence is sent by email, please check your junk folder. Interviews will take place shortly after the application closing date.
This is more than just a job; it’s a pathway to a fulfilling career in Rural Estate Management.
If you are ready to take on this challenge and start your journey with Landmarc, we encourage you to apply today.
- For more - https://www. landmarcsolutions. com/careers/life-at-landmarc/benefits/
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