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Traffic marshall

Randstad Construction & Property·Nottingham, East Midlands·Posted 4 days ago
💰 £15-16/hour
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Job description

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Job Title: Traffic Marshall
Location: Nottingham

We are currently recruiting for Traffic Marshall for a range of upcoming projects in.

We have both long-term and short-term opportunities available, offering flexibility to suit your availability.

About the Role:
  • Managing vehicle and pedestrian traffic on site
  • Ensuring safe movement of deliveries and plant machinery
  • Monitoring site access and egress points
  • Communicating clearly with drivers and site staff
  • Following all health and safety regulations
Requirements:
  • Valid Traffic Marshall / Banksman ticket
  • Previous site experience preferred
  • Valid CSCS card (if required)
  • Strong awareness of health and safety
  • Reliable and able to work as part of a team

We have multiple vacancies coming up and are looking for dependable candidates ready to start soon.

Please click Appiy or call us on .





Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business.



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Key skills

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Must-have skills
Traffic Marshall certificationBanksman qualificationCSCS cardConstruction site experience
Nice-to-have
Health and safety trainingPlant machinery knowledge
Soft skills
CommunicationReliabilityTeamworkAttention to detailSafety awareness
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Application advice

5 AI-generated recommendations to maximise your chances.

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⭐ Highlight your Traffic Marshall/Banksman certification prominently as this is the core requirement

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📊 Quantify your site experience: 'Managed traffic flow for 15+ delivery vehicles daily on £2M construction project'

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🚧 Emphasise your CSCS card validity and any additional safety certifications you hold

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🎯 Mention specific types of construction sites you've worked on (residential, commercial, infrastructure)

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🤝 Showcase your communication skills with examples of coordinating between drivers, site staff and management

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  • Coordinated daily traffic flow for 25+ delivery vehicles and 8 pieces of plant machinery on £3.2M residential development project
  • Maintained 100% safety record across 18-month construction programme while managing pedestrian access around active building works
  • Implemented traffic management protocols reducing vehicle waiting times by 35% through improved scheduling and site access coordination

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Dear Hiring Manager,

Randstad Construction's reputation for safety excellence makes this Traffic Marshall position in Nottingham particularly appealing, especially given my Traffic Marshall certification and extensive construction site experience managing vehicle movements and pedestrian safety.

My background in construction traffic management has equipped me with the skills to coordinate complex site access scenarios while maintaining strict safety standards. I am particularly experienced in managing delivery schedules and plant machinery coordination on active construction sites.

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Interview questions

10 questions generated from this advert.

Technical

  • What does your Traffic Marshall certification cover?
  • How do you coordinate vehicle movements with plant machinery on site?
  • What safety checks do you perform before allowing site access?
  • How do you manage pedestrian safety around active construction areas?
  • What documentation do you maintain for traffic management activities?

Behavioural

  • Tell me about a time you had to manage a difficult situation with a delivery driver
  • How do you handle working in challenging weather conditions?
  • Describe a situation where you had to enforce safety rules
  • How do you prioritise multiple vehicles waiting for site access?
  • Tell me about a time you identified a potential safety hazard
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STAR answer examples

Model answers using the Situation-Task-Action-Result framework. Adapt to your own experience.

1Question

Tell me about a time you had to manage a difficult situation with a delivery driver

During a busy morning on a commercial site, a concrete mixer driver arrived 2 hours early and demanded immediate access, disrupting our scheduled deliveries. I calmly explained our traffic management system and the safety risks of unscheduled access. I contacted the site manager to confirm the delivery schedule and arranged a safe holding area. I then coordinated with the planned deliveries to create a 15-minute window for the concrete pour. This maintained our safety protocols while accommodating the early delivery, preventing a £1,200 concrete waste cost.
2Question

How do you prioritise multiple vehicles waiting for site access?

On a recent housing development, I had 6 vehicles arrive simultaneously including a crane delivery, materials truck, and 4 trade vans. I assessed each delivery's urgency and site impact - the crane needed immediate access as it blocked the main road, materials were scheduled for the morning concrete pour, and trades could wait safely. I directed the crane first, followed by materials to the active work area, then managed the trade vehicles in 10-minute intervals. This system prevented road congestion and maintained the construction schedule without safety compromises.

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