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Banksman

Anchor Group Services

£14.80
per hour
SouthwarkOn-siteFull Time0-2 years
Posted 4 days ago

Job Role: Banksman

Working

Hours: 4 on 4 off shift pattern

(2 days, 2 nights, 4 off) - Average 42 hours per week

Pay: £14.80

per hour

Location: The Elephant, Elephant & Castle, London

Overview

Join the team helping to keep one of

London's newest and most exciting destinations moving safely and efficiently.

Anchor Group Services is recruiting

Banksmen for The Elephant, a landmark mixed-use development at the heart of

Elephant & Castle. Bringing together retail, residential and public spaces,

The Elephant is set to become a vibrant destination where residents, visitors,

retailers and communities come together.

This is a unique opportunity to join a

flagship London mobilisation from day one, helping to establish standards,

culture and service excellence across a brand-new development. As a Banksman,

you will play a key role in supporting the safe movement of vehicles,

deliveries and contractors throughout the development, helping to maintain a

safe and well-organised operational environment.

If you're reliable, safety-conscious

and take pride in maintaining high standards, we'd love to hear from you.

About the Role

As a Banksman, you will support the

safe and efficient movement of vehicles throughout the development, working

closely with drivers, contractors, retailers and site teams. You will help

manage access to loading bays and service areas, promote safe working

practices, and ensure operational areas remain safe and well organised at all

times.

You will be a visible ambassador for

both Anchor Group Services and The Elephant, demonstrating professionalism,

vigilance and excellent customer service in a busy operational environment.

Duties Include

  • Direct and marshal vehicle movements safely on site
  • Ensure vehicles enter, manoeuvre and exit site safely and in accordance with site procedures
  • Monitor pedestrian and vehicle activity to reduce risk and prevent unsafe practices
  • Maintain a visible presence across the site and respond promptly to any issues or concerns
  • Liaise with drivers, contractors, visitors and the wider site team in a professional and courteous manner
  • Carry out site checks and report any hazards, incidents or breaches of procedure
  • Support the wider security and operational team as required
  • Complete any relevant records, logs or incident reports accurately and in a timely manner
  • Ensure all duties are carried out in line with health and safety requirements, assignment instructions and company standards

Requirements

  • Previous Banksman, Traffic Marshal, Logistics or operational site experience.
  • A valid SIA licence is desirable but not required
  • Full 5-year checkable employment history.
  • Excellent understanding of health and safety principles.
  • Confident directing vehicle movements and communicating clear instructions.
  • Ability to challenge unsafe behaviour professionally and appropriately.
  • Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
  • Customer service experience and confidence handling conflict professionally.
  • Ability to remain calm and professional under pressure.
  • Strong observational and problem-solving skills.
  • Flexible approach to shift work including weekends and bank holidays.
  • Professional appearance and high personal standards.

Benefits

  • Access to a range of nationally recognised courses to help further your career via the Anchor Academy.
  • Access to SIA and First Aid training at discounted rates, with financial support available.
  • Auto Enrolment Pension (if earnings reach the minimum requirement for auto enrolment).
  • Stream – access to pay as you earn it.
  • Cycle to Work Scheme Available.
  • Full uniform provided.
  • Free Employee Assistance Programme 24/7 including access to counselling.
  • Hospital Saturday Fund.
  • Reward and Recognition Awards.
  • Opportunity to join a flagship London mobilisation project from day one.

What’s Next?

If you are passionate about safety, enjoy working

within operational environments and want to help support one of London’s most

exciting new developments, APPLY NOW and a member of our team will be in

touch.

Other companies may call this role: Banksman,

Traffic Marshal, Vehicle Marshal, Logistics Operative, Yard Marshal, Traffic

Management Operative, Service Yard Operative, Loading Bay Operative, Logistics

Coordinator.

Within

commuting distance of: Elephant & Castle, Southwark, Borough, London

Bridge, Waterloo, Bermondsey, Kennington, Lambeth, Peckham, Camberwell,

Brixton, Deptford, New Cross, Greenwich, Lewisham, Croydon and Central London.

Benefits

Anchor Academy trainingDiscounted SIA and First Aid trainingPension schemePay as you earn accessCycle to work schemeFull uniform providedEmployee assistance programmeHospital Saturday FundReward and recognition awards