Traffic Marshal

RGM Recruitment Ltd; Rochester; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

RGM Recruitment Ltd is seeking a Traffic Marshal for a temporary site role in Rochester, Kent, from 2nd November 2026 to end of January 2027. You will direct vehicle movements, manage deliveries and ensure pedestrian safety on site.

You must hold a CSCS card and Traffic Marshal ticket, wear PPE, provide references if asked, and have strong communication skills to coordinate with drivers and site personnel.

Qualifications

• Must be able to communicate clearly with drivers and site personnel.
• Must be punctual, reliable and professional on site.
• Must adhere to health and safety requirements on site.
• Must provide references when requested.

Responsibilities

• Direct and control the safe movement of vehicles on site.
• Manage site access and direct deliveries to correct locations.
• Guide reversing vehicles and assist drivers with safe manoeuvring.
• Ensure pedestrians and vehicles are kept separate where possible.
• Monitor entrances, exits and designated traffic routes.
• Communicate clearly with drivers, contractors and site staff.
• Ensure compliance with traffic management procedures.
• Report any obstructions or hazards on access routes.
• Maintain a safe and tidy site entrance and surrounding areas.
• Follow all site health and safety rules.
• Wear correct PPE at all times on site.
• Report incidents, near misses and unsafe conditions.
• Perform any other reasonable traffic marshal duties.

Skills

Good communication

Punctual

Reliable

Team player

Health and safety minded

Attention to detail

Education

CSCS Card

Traffic Marshal ticket

Tools

Traffic Marshal ticket

Job description

LOCATION: Rochester, Kent

START DATE: 2nd November 2026

END DATE: End of January 2027

PAY RATE: £17.43 per hour

This is a temporary opportunity for a responsible and hardworking Traffic Marshal to join the site team for a project running from 2nd November 2026 until the end of January 2027.

The successful candidate will be responsible for helping to manage the safe movement of vehicles, deliveries and pedestrians around the site. You will need to remain alert, communicate clearly with drivers and site personnel, and ensure all traffic movements are carried out safely and in accordance with site procedures.

We are looking for someone who is punctual, reliable and professional, with a good understanding of construction site health and safety requirements. Applicants must hold the relevant qualifications, have their own required PPE and be able to provide references.

Duties

• Directing and controlling the safe movement of vehicles entering, leaving and moving around the site.
• Managing site access and ensuring deliveries are directed to the correct locations.
• Guiding reversing vehicles and assisting drivers with safe manoeuvring where required.
• Ensuring pedestrians and vehicles are kept safely separated wherever possible.
• Monitoring site entrances, exits and designated traffic routes.
• Communicating clearly with delivery drivers, contractors, site staff and management.
• Ensuring vehicles follow the site's traffic management procedures.
• Keeping access routes clear and reporting any obstructions or hazards.
• Maintaining a safe and organised site entrance and surrounding work areas.
• Following all site health and safety rules and traffic management procedures.
• Wearing the correct PPE at all times while on site.
• Reporting incidents, near misses and unsafe conditions to site management.
• Carrying out any other reasonable traffic marshal duties required on site.

Requirements

• Must hold a valid CSCS card.
• Must hold a valid Traffic Marshal ticket or relevant recognised qualification.
• Must have the correct PPE, including safety boots, a high-visibility vest and a hard hat, along with any additional PPE required by the site.
• Must be able to provide references.
• Previous experience working as a Traffic Marshal on a construction site is preferred.
• Must have good communication skills and be confident directing vehicles safely.
• Must be alert, responsible and able to remain focused throughout the working day.
• Must be reliable, punctual and hardworking.
• Must be able to follow instructions and work effectively as part of a team.
• Must have a good understanding of site health and safety procedures.
• Must be available to start on 2nd November 2026 and work through to the end of January 2027.