Job Description - Banksman

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.


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