Traffic Marshal / Site Operative

Interaction Recruitment; Northampton; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 19,000; Full time

Job summary

Interaction Engineering in Northampton is seeking a Traffic Marshal / Site Operative to support a live construction project in an occupied private car park. You will help manage vehicle movements, pedestrian safety, and general site duties on a busy site.

Ideal candidates will have a Traffic Marshal qualification and be punctual, safety-conscious, and able to work as part of a small team. Immediate start and occasional early starts are available.

Qualifications

• Good understanding of health and safety.
• Strong communication skills.
• Reliable and punctual.
• Safety-conscious approach.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a small site team.
• Willingness to undertake general site duties when required.
• Full PPE.

Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain safe working areas using cones, barriers and signage.
• Manage pedestrian segregation around the work area.
• Monitor vehicle movements and maintain safe access and egress.
• Assist with compliance with the site traffic management plan.
• Act as a Traffic Marshal / Vehicle Banksman when required.
• Assist with the movement of materials and equipment.
• Operate pallet trucks.
• Support deliveries and material distribution.
• Carry out general labouring and housekeeping duties.
• Assist the project team with day-to-day site activities as required.
• Maintain a clean, safe and organised working environment.

Job description

Interaction Engineering

Traffic Marshal / Site Operative

Location: Central Northampton, NN1
Contract: Temporary / Ongoing
Start Date: Immediate
Hours: Full-time
Overtime: Available for early starts

The Role

We are looking for an reliable Traffic Marshal / Site Operative to support our team on a live construction project within an occupied private car park in central Northampton.

The successful candidate will be responsible for maintaining safe working areas, managing vehicle movements and ensuring pedestrian safety around the active work area.

When Traffic Marshal duties are not required, the operative will also provide general support to the site team.

Key Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain safe working areas using cones, barriers and signage.
• Manage pedestrian segregation around the work area.
• Monitor vehicle movements and maintain safe access and egress.
• Assist with compliance with the site traffic management plan.
• Act as a Traffic Marshal / Vehicle Banksman when required.
• Assist with the movement of materials and equipment.
• Operate pallet trucks.
• Support deliveries and material distribution.
• Carry out general labouring and housekeeping duties.
• Assist the project team with day-to-day site activities as required.
• Maintain a clean, safe and organised working environment.

Requirements

Ideally, candidates will hold a recognised Traffic Marshal / Vehicle Banksman qualification, such as:

• CPCS A73
• NPORS N403
• Lantra Traffic Marshal
• Equivalent recognised qualification

Previous experience working in a live vehicle environment would be advantageous, including experience within:

• Construction sites
• Car parks
• Logistics yards
• Warehouses
• Industrial environments

Essential

• Good understanding of health and safety.
• Strong communication skills.
• Reliable and punctual.
• Safety-conscious approach.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a small site team.
• Willingness to undertake general site duties when required.
• Full PPE.

Working Hours

The role will generally involve standard site hours, with occasional early morning starts from approximately 4:00am.

Overtime rates will be paid for these early morning hours.

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate will be a reliable, safety-conscious and flexible individual who is comfortable managing vehicle and pedestrian movements while also supporting the wider site team.

Traffic Marshal / Banksman experience is preferred, although candidates with relevant site experience and the right attitude will also be considered.

Immediate start available.