A Banksman/Signaller is responsible for directing the movement of vehicles on or around a site. The role is critical to on-site health and safety and the provision of safe systems of work.

Directing movement of vehicles on a work site

Recommending and laying out safe on-site traffic systems

Keeping people and vehicles apart

Providing clear, correct and safe directions to plant operators

Communicating with drivers and plant operators verbally and by radio and/or industry standard hand signals

Understanding risks (e.g. blind spots) and how to manage these effectively

Managing traffic to avoid excessive queuing 

Minimising the possible risk to personnel and other equipment.

Remain calm and alert at all times 

This role typically invloves working standard site hours (usually around 40 hours per week). But you may have to also work in the evening and at the weekend, depending on the project and the workload.