Banksman

BANKSMAN – DEVONPORT – FULLTIME

A chance to work on one of the largest infrastructure projects in the UK.

Reliable Contractors are recruiting for an experienced Banksman to join the Devonport project.

Long-term work is available for the right candidate with the correct cards, tickets and experience, offering stable employment and regular income for the foreseeable future.

Assignment Details

• Employment Type: Full-time

• Payment Basis: PAYE

• Paid Holidays: 31 days per year (including bank holidays)

• Start Date: As soon as possible following successful vetting checks, medical and on-site induction

• Assignment Duration: Ongoing / until further notice

• Location: Plymouth

Security Clearance Requirements

Due to the sensitive nature of the site, BPSS security clearance is required. Please note that this process can take up to 8 weeks.

Eligibility criteria: Candidates must hold a passport from a NATO or MISWG member country and have resided in the UK for the past 5 years.

What We Offer

Pension provision.

A safe working environment.

Secure, regular income.

Lodge/digs allowance of £53.69 per day worked, subject to eligibility and supporting evidence. Eligibility generally requires living more than 50 miles from site, with proof of home address and accommodation arrangements.

Must Have

• Valid CPCS Plant and Vehicle Marshaller A73 qualification.

• Valid Safety Critical Medical.

• Previous experience working as a Banksman or Plant and Vehicle Marshaller on a construction site.

• Good understanding of plant and vehicle movements and site traffic management procedures.

• Ability to communicate clearly with plant operators, drivers and site personnel.

• Good awareness of site health and safety requirements.

• Reliable and proactive attitude towards work.

• Meet the BPSS security clearance eligibility criteria.

Role and Responsibilities

• Marshal plant, vehicles and deliveries safely around the site.

• Guide drivers and plant operators when manoeuvring in restricted or busy areas.

• Maintain safe segregation between pedestrians, vehicles and moving plant.

• Use agreed signals and communication methods to direct vehicle movements.

• Assist with site traffic management and ensure designated routes are followed.

• Monitor work areas for hazards and report unsafe conditions to site management.

• Ensure all marshalling activities are carried out in accordance with site procedures and risk assessments.

• Work closely with supervisors, drivers and plant operatives to maintain safe and efficient site operations.

• Follow all site rules, RAMS and health and safety requirements.

Shifts

Working days: Monday to Friday.

Start time: 7:00am–7:30am.

Finish time: 5:00pm–5:30pm.

Overtime

Monday to Friday: Time and a third after 10 hours.

Nights: Time and a third.

Saturdays and Sundays: Time and a half.

All night hours: Time and a half.

Health and Safety Risks

The successful candidate will be expected to promote and maintain a safe working environment, ensuring site rules, procedures and relevant health and safety requirements are followed.

Key risks associated with the role include:

• Moving plant and vehicles: Maintain safe exclusion zones and follow site traffic management procedures.

• Reversing vehicles: Use agreed signals and maintain clear communication with drivers and operators.

• Blind spots: Position yourself where you remain visible to operators and never stand in unsafe areas.

• Pedestrian movements: Maintain safe segregation between pedestrians and moving vehicles or plant.

• Communication failures: Follow agreed marshalling signals and communication procedures at all times.

• Slips, trips and falls: Keep access routes clear and remain aware of uneven or obstructed ground.

All site-specific risks and control measures must be confirmed through the project RAMS, risk assessments and site induction.

If you want to work for a main contractor that cares about its tradespeople, this is your opportunity to apply and join the project.

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