Maintenance Technician - Armourer

Job Introduction



Landmarc Support Services are looking to recruit an Armourer, the role would also encompass other maintenance activities so it would be beneficial if the successful candidate possessed a background in Mechanical or Electrical as well as being a qualified Armourer.



As the Armourer you would be required to support training estate by maintaining weapons, ammunition and associated equipment within the Armoury and required to carry out other duties as requested by the manager.



You are required to work flexibly over the course of 37 hour working week. You will be required to work weekends.



Main Responsibilities



The management and control of all maintenance, repair and safe storage / custody of station weapons, ammunition and associated equipment, including training aids.



Take responsibility for all issues / receipt of weapons and ammunition and to take control of private weapons and ammunition held in the Station Armoury.



Conditioning of Armoury technical equipment.



ATC Armament parenting duties as directed



The Ideal Candidate



What you know



Knowledge of specialism gained through the completion of level 3 qualification such as City and Guilds, ONC, NVQ or equivalent supported by relevant experience.



Knowledge of H&S such as COSHH, manual handling, risk assessments and safe systems of work.



Experience of communicating with customers.



Knowledge of specialist equipment where required e.g. Watchman Radar, Cossor MSSR, Mascot Mincomms, SPICCCS System, Microwave communications systems.



Where required, knowledge of electrical testing & inspection.



What you can do



Qualified to Maintain and Repair all service weapons



Sound Knowledge of Storage of Explosives



Work in a diverse multi-tasking mobile team environment



Basic laboring and housekeeping skills



Demonstrate proven track record of achieving objectives



Ability to operate and maintain a range of tools and equipment



Ability to complete documentation



Basic IT skills



Willingness to undertake training to work in high risk areas e.g. confined spaces, working at height.



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’s salary.



Holiday



Employees are entitled to 25 days’ 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 – purchase up to 10 more days’ holiday to use throughout the year.



Other benefits



Edenred – employee savings scheme



Tusker – salary sacrifice car 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



Family friendly policy



Sick pay