Yard Traffic Controller: Safety‑First Site Operations

Edwards Employment Solutions Ltd; Brassington CP; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site parking

Medical cover

Generous pension

Death in service benefit

Holiday trading options

Leisure membership scheme

Job summary

EES Recruitment Solutions is recruiting for a Yard Traffic Marshal to join a busy industrial site near Brassington, Derbyshire. The role focuses on safe and efficient movement of vehicles and coordination with drivers and on-site teams.

Ideal candidates will have a strong safety mindset, be able to communicate clearly, and work in a busy environment. The position is permanent, full-time with a 48-hour week and competitive hourly rate.

Qualifications

• Experience in a quarry, manufacturing, logistics, construction or industrial environment.
• Strong Health & Safety awareness.
• Confidence directing drivers and challenging unsafe behaviour when necessary.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to remain calm and organised in a busy environment.
• Proactive, self-motivated approach.

Responsibilities

• Monitor vehicle and traffic movements throughout the yard.
• Direct and control vehicles safely around operational areas.
• Proactively manage traffic flow and congestion.
• Coordinate with drivers during loading and unloading.
• Supervise drivers, contractors and visitors on site.
• Ensure site Health & Safety procedures are followed.
• Maintain safe pedestrian and vehicle routes.
• Communicate with operational teams using radios and other systems.
• Identify and report hazards, incidents, near misses and unsafe conditions.
• Maintain yard organisation and housekeeping standards.
• Support investigations where required.
• Work with Processing, Weighbridge, Quarry and Engineering teams.
• Contribute ideas to improve safety and operational efficiency.

Skills

Traffic movement

Health & Safety awareness

Communication skills

Observational skills

Calm under pressure

Proactive attitude

Flexible attitude

Basic IT skills

Tools

Banksman Training

IOSH Working Safely

Job description

EES Recruitment Solutions is recruiting for a Yard Traffic Marshal to join a busy industrial site near Brassington, Derbyshire. The role focuses on safe and efficient movement of vehicles and coordination with drivers and on-site teams.

Ideal candidates will have a strong safety mindset, be able to communicate clearly, and work in a busy environment. The position is permanent, full-time with a 48-hour week and competitive hourly rate.