Traffic Marshall

THE ROLE - SAFETY CRITICAL: Control all vehicle movements on and off a live construction site. You are the only person allowed to direct plant and delivery vehicles. Safety Critical status means you have legal…

Pay rate £17.64/hour
Job type Temporary
Posted 7 October 2026

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THE ROLE - SAFETY CRITICAL:
Control all vehicle movements on and off a live construction site. You are the only person allowed to direct plant and delivery vehicles. Safety Critical status means you have legal responsibility for pedestrian / vehicle interface - Zero tolerance on phones / ear pods.KEY DUTIES:Control all site entry / exit - check vehicle bookings, delivery notes, driver inductionsDirect all HGV's, low-loaders, concrete wagons, telehandlers, forklifts via radio and hand signalsBanksman duties for reversing vehicles - full 360 walkaround, no one under loadMaintain segregated pedestrian routes - barriers, signage, conesManage holding area / waiting bay - no more than 2 vehicles on site at onceEscort delivery vehicles to laydown areas - liaise with crane supervisor / lifting teamEnsure all vehicles have wheel wash, sheeted loads, valid permitsStop all works if pedestrians enter exclusion zone - you have Stop Work AuthorityComplete vehicle log book, delivery register, daily plant inspection check for your areaReport near misses, unsafe drivers, damaged gates/barriersAttend daily briefing / DABSESSENTIAL - SAFETY CRITICAL COMPLIANCE:Valid Traffic Marshal / Vehicle Banksman ticket - NPORS N403 / CPCS A73 or LANTRA / ALLMI equivalentCSCS Green or Blue Card - in dateSafety Critical Medical - MUST HAVE - In date within last 12 months - includes D&A test, BP, vision, audiometry. No medical = no start on most Tier 1 sitesFace Fit Test - dust maskFull 5-point PPE - Hi-vis orange with Traffic Marshal on back, hard hat, gloves, boots, glassesMinimum 2 years experience as Traffic Marshal on major construction sitesRadio comms experience - clear English, confident, loud voiceHIGHLY DESIRABLE:CCNSG Safety Passport (required for EfW / CCS / Power Station)Fire Marshal ticketFirst Aid at Work (3-day or 1-day)Experience on EfW / Power Station / Data Centre / Infrastructure where 50+ deliveries per daySlinger / Signaller awarenessWHAT MAKES SAFETY CRITICAL DIFFERENT:You will be D&A tested randomly - 0 toleranceYou cannot take medication that causes drowsiness - must declareYou must have medical certificate on file with H&SYou must not leave your gate/post unless relievedYou must understand FORS, CLOCS, and pedestrian segregation plansYou are responsible for checking drivers have not been on road more than allowed hoursHSE:Full compliance with Construction Logistics Plan, Traffic Management Plan, CDM RegsRAMS, Toolbox Talks, Permit to WorkHousekeeping of gatehouse and wheel wash areaNOT SUITABLE FOR:Gateman only / Security guard without Banksman ticketLabourers without Safety Critical MedicalApply with: CV + CSCS + Traffic Marshal Ticket + Safety Critical Medical Cert + 2 references

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