Salary guide
Banksman/signaller
- Average salary
- £20,000 – £32,000
- Working hours
- 4 hours/week
ConstructionLogistics
- Banksmen are essential for safe site operations
Other names this job is known by
- Traffic Marshal
- Site Signaller
Key responsibilities
- Direct the movement of vehicles and plant on construction sites
- Communicate with drivers and operators using signals or radios
- Ensure safety of workers and pedestrians
Skills and qualifications required
- Banksman/signaller training course
- CSCS card
- Experience on construction sites
- Communication and safety awareness
- Physical fitness
Promotional job opportunities from this role
- Supervisor
- Site Foreman
- Health and Safety Officer
- Trainer
How to get the job
- Complete a banksman/signaller training course
- Obtain a CSCS card
- Gain experience on construction sites
- Progress to supervisory or safety roles
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