Construction & Site
Traffic marshals & banksmen.
Vehicles and people moving safely through busy gates, yards and car parks.
At a glance
What you get.
- Safe vehicle movement and site coordination
- Banksman support for HGVs and plant
- Pedestrian guidance and access control
- CSCS-aware, high-visibility staff
Overview
Traffic Marshals & Banksmen across the UK.
Traffic marshals and banksmen keep vehicles and pedestrians apart where they share space: construction gates, delivery yards, car parks and event sites. We supply high-visibility, trained marshals in London and across the UK to guide HGVs and plant, manage reversing and turning, and hold pedestrians at safe crossing points.
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Marshals work to your site’s traffic management plan and risk assessment, use agreed signals and radios, and record vehicle movements where required. On construction sites they can work alongside gatehouse security, so the same team controls who comes in and how they move once inside.
We match marshals to the site: CSCS-carded staff for construction, event-experienced marshals for car parks and venues, and SIA-licensed officers where the role also includes security duties.
Process
How we deliver traffic marshals & banksmen.
- 01
Survey
Free site visit: risks, access, hours.
- 02
Free quote
A written plan and price, with clear instructions.
- 03
Deploy
Licensed, vetted officers, inducted.
- 04
Supervise
Checks, welfare calls, honest reporting.
UK standards
The rules we work to.
UK compliance
Workplace transport
HSE guidance on workplace transport expects vehicles and pedestrians to be separated and reversing to be controlled, with trained banksmen where reversing cannot be avoided.
UK compliance
The public highway
Stopping or directing traffic on a public road needs police powers or specific accreditation, so marshals work within the site boundary or under an approved traffic management plan.
UK compliance
Licences where needed
Marshalling alone is not SIA-licensable. If the role also includes guarding, the marshal needs an SIA security guarding licence.
In detail
The full brief.
What our traffic marshals service includes
Our Traffic Marshals are trained, qualified and experienced in controlling high-risk environments.
- Directing vehicles safely on-site Guiding HGVs, vans, forklifts, plant vehicles and delivery vehicles.
- Managing reversing manoeuvres Reducing blind-spot risks and preventing collisions.
- Pedestrian safety supervision Ensuring walkways stay protected from vehicle movements.
- Access control at gates & loading areas Checking deliveries, signage, and authorised access.
- Coordinating site traffic flow Preventing bottlenecks, confusion and delays.
- High-visibility presence in risk zones Ensuring drivers and workers always know where the marshall is positioned.
Sites we provide traffic marshals for
We supply trained banksmen to:
- Construction sites
- Distribution centres
- Commercial loading bays
- Industrial estates
- Shopping centre delivery areas
- Event sites & festivals
Wherever vehicles and people interact – a Traffic Marshal is essential.
Legal compliance & security standards
Our service complies with key UK safety and industry regulations:
- SIA-licensed officers (where required)
- Traffic Marshal / Banksman certification
- CSCS-qualified operatives available upon request
- Health & Safety at Work Act 1974
- BS 7858 vetting for staff
- BS 7499 guarding standards
Safety is not optional – it’s a legal and operational necessity.
Why traffic marshals are essential
Construction sites, event spaces and commercial deliveries face daily risks:
One of the leading causes of site injuries.
Where it is used
Traffic Marshals & Banksmen by sector.
FAQs
Traffic Marshals & Banksmen: questions.
What is the difference between a traffic marshal and a banksman?
The terms overlap. A banksman usually guides a specific vehicle or plant movement, especially reversing, while a traffic marshal manages the wider flow of vehicles and pedestrians across a site, gate or car park.
Do traffic marshals need an SIA licence?
Not for marshalling alone. If their duties also include guarding property or controlling access as security, they need an SIA security guarding licence.
Can traffic marshals stop traffic on a public road?
Generally not. Directing traffic on the public highway needs police powers or accreditation. Our marshals work inside the site or at the site entrance under the agreed traffic management plan.
Are your Traffic Marshals certified?
Yes – all operatives are fully trained and hold recognised Traffic Marshal certification.
Can you provide CSCS-qualified marshalls?
Yes. We supply CSCS operatives upon request for construction sites.
Do your marshals help manage deliveries?
Absolutely. They coordinate HGVs, vans and plant vehicles during loading, unloading and manoeuvring.
Do you provide marshals for events?
Yes – festivals, stadiums, exhibitions and public events rely heavily on traffic management.
Can your marshals work nights or weekends?
Yes – we provide 24/7 coverage.
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