Traffic Marshall

Ballycommon; England; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading airport safety firm is seeking an experienced Traffic Marshall to manage vehicle and personnel movements on a live airport construction site. You will direct traffic in compliance with airport safety regulations and support logistics teams in maintaining a safe working environment. The ideal candidate should have previous airside experience, valid certification, and strong communication skills. This role is crucial for ensuring safety and efficiency in a high-security, fast-paced setting.

Qualifications

• Previous airside experience on construction or infrastructure projects.
• Valid Traffic Marshal/Banksman certification.
• Good communication skills and a safety-first attitude.

Responsibilities

• Direct and coordinate vehicle and plant equipment movements.
• Maintain safe traffic flow at access gates and loading areas.
• Conduct daily inspections of traffic routes and signage.

Skills

Airside safety awareness

Communication skills

Traffic management

Physical fitness

Education

Traffic Marshal/Banksman certification

CSCS card

Job description

Are you a safety-conscious, vigilant and experienced Traffic Marshall with proven airside experience to support safe vehicle and personnel movements on our live airport construction site. The ideal candidate will play a key role in managing site traffic in line with airport safety regulations, supporting logistics teams, and maintaining a safe working environment in a high-security, fast-paced setting.

Key Responsibilities

• Direct and coordinate the movement of vehicles and plant equipment within landside and airside operational zones.
• Maintain safe traffic flow at access gates, loading areas, and designated crossing points.
• Ensure all vehicle drivers comply with airside driving protocols and site-specific safety instructions.
• Liaise with site logistics teams to support scheduled material deliveries and vehicle movements.
• Monitor pedestrian routes and manage segregation from vehicle traffic.
• Carry out daily visual inspections of traffic routes, barriers, and signage to ensure safety and compliance.
• Report any safety breaches, hazards, or incidents to the site supervisor immediately.
• Communicate effectively with security personnel, delivery drivers, contractors, and airport operations.
• Assist in the implementation of site-specific traffic management plans.
• Conduct basic safety briefings or inductions related to vehicle movement and airside access procedures.

Essential Requirements

• Previous experience working airside on construction or infrastructure projects.
• Valid Traffic Marshal/Banksman certification (e.g., NPORS or equivalent).
• Awareness of airside safety and airport operational procedures.
• Valid CSCS card (or equivalent construction safety qualification).
• Ability to remain alert and assertive while maintaining professionalism.
• Good communication skills and a safety-first attitude.
• Eligible to obtain (or currently holds) an airside pass and airside driving permit.
• Physically fit and able to work in varying weather conditions.

Desirable

• Previous experience on major airport construction projects (e.g., terminals, runways, taxiways).
• Knowledge of airside vehicle escorting procedures.
• First Aid certification.
• Manual handling training.

Additional Requirements

All successful applicants will be required to:

• Undergo a DBS check as part of airside clearance.
• Obtain relevant airport passes and security clearance before commencing work.
• Complete induction training on airside safety protocols.