Traffic Marshall

ABOUT DECONSTRUCT UK

As a specialist enabling works contractor, Deconstruct provide an end-to-end solution using extensive in-house resources. Deconstructors, enablers, innovators… as enabling works contractors, Deconstruct UK is helping reshape and redefine the city of London. Bringing a wealth of experience and an unrivalled depth of expertise to the table, we’re the construction industry’s partner of choice.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Have an understanding of the dangers of working in the industry and their responsibilities as a Traffic Marshal.
• Directing the movement of vehicles on site and re-introduce safely onto the Public highway.
• Identify areas of danger within the site.
• Managing on-site traffic systems.
• Guide drivers and make sure reversing areas are free of pedestrians.
• Providing clear, correct, and safe directions to plant operators/drivers.
• Communicating with drivers and plant operators verbally and by radio and/or industry standard hand signals.
• Understanding risks (e.g., blind spots) and how to manage these effectively.
• Safeguarding pedestrians where vehicles may be reversing.
• Managing traffic to avoid excessive queuing.
• Minimising possible risks to personnel and equipment.
• Assisting on site with general duties when not carry out banksman duties.
• Assisting with vehicle movements for loading and unloading vehicles or cranes.

CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS

• Hold a current Banksman/Traffic Marshal CSCS competency card.
• Be hard working, reliable and punctual.
• Patience and the ability to remain calm but forceful during stressful situations.
• Knowledge of Public safety and security.
• Good communication skills are required to ensure tasks are carried out safely in accordance with the written safe method of work documents (RAMS – Risk Assessments and Method Statements) produced by the site management.
• Be able to work alone on your own initiative or as part of a Team.