Site Operative

Landmarc Solutions; Gilsland; On-site; GBP 26,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading support services provider is seeking a Site Operative in Gilsland to maintain the Training Estate facilities. The role involves general maintenance tasks, fire door inspections, and legionella checks. Competitive salary of £25,875.72 per annum, along with outstanding benefits and career progression. Ideal candidates should have basic maintenance skills, communication abilities, and a valid UK driving license due to the rural location. Join us in supporting the Armed Forces.

Benefits

Pension scheme with up to 8% contributions

25 days annual leave

Reward Gateway Benefit Scheme

Annual salary review

Life assurance

Health cash plan

Professional development support

Family-friendly policies

Sick pay after 6 months

Qualifications

• Valid UK driving licence due to rural location.
• No previous experience needed, just a great can-do attitude.

Responsibilities

• Looking after the camps general cleanliness.
• Inspecting Fire Doors, Plant Rooms, Emergency Lights, and Tanks.
• Conducting Legionella testing.
• General building and grounds maintenance.
• Operating and maintaining plant equipment.

Skills

Basic maintenance skills

Knowledge of Health and Safety procedures

Excellent communication skills

Basic IT skills

Ability to complete documentation

Job description

# Site Operative## Job Introduction### Job IntroductionLandmarc Support Services is currently seeking to recruit a Site Operative to join our dedicated team. In this role, you will be responsible for looking after the Training Estate facilities, typical tasks will include basic maintenance tasks for example legionella checks, fire door inspections, escorting contractors to ensure a safe, efficient and sustainable place for our Armed Forces to stay while they train.Landmarc offers excellent career progression and great benefits, no previous experience needed, just a great can do attitude!**Shifts run between:** 08:00 - 16:30 from Monday to Friday (early finish on Friday's)**Hours of work:**37 per week**Contract:** Permanent**Location:** RAF Spadeadam, Gilsland, Brampton, Cumbria, CA8 7AT**Interviews to be held between:** Monday 2nd - Tuesday 3rd March**\*Please note that all interview-related correspondence will be sent via email. We recommend regularly checking your inbox, including your junk folder.**### Main Responsibilities* Looking after the camps general cleanliness, ensuring it is fit for purpose* Carrying out inspections on Fire Doors, Plant Rooms, Emergency Lights and Tanks* Legionella testing* General building and grounds maintenance* Operation and maintenance of plant equipment (training will be provided)* Work in a diverse multi-tasking mobile team environment* Complete all relevant documentation utilising both IT and paper based systems* Carry out any other additional requirements as needed### ### The Ideal Candidate* Basic maintenance skills* Knowledge of Health and Safety procedures* Excellent communication skills* Ability to complete documentation* Basic IT skills with ability to use a tablet* Applicants must hold a valid UK driving licence due to the rural location of this site (essential)**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.**Other Amazing Benefits*** **Reward Gateway Benefit 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.### Site Operative* **Salary** £25,875.72* **Frequency** Annual* **Job Reference** landmarc/TP/11948/1509 4615* **Contract Type** Permanent* **Closing Date** 19 February, 2026* **Job Category** Operations* **Business Unit** Operations* **Location** RAF Spadeadam, Gilsland, Brampton, Cumbria, , United Kingdom* **Posted on** 5 February, 2026