Site Banksman/Traffic Marshall

J.Dickinson & Sons (Horwich) Ltd; Horwich; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000

Job description

Due to our continued expansion and the need for additional staff to cover our extensive site, we are now looking for confident and proactive Banksmen to join our team.

The role

• Directing movement of vehicles and equipment around the site in a safe and professional manner.
• Recommending and laying out safe on-site traffic systems, ensuring effective segregation of vehicles and pedestrians.
• Communicating effectively with drivers and plant operators verbally and by radio/hand signal.
• Communicating effectively with the Weighbridge team to ensure vehicles are directed appropriately to the correct areas and that traffic flows smoothly at all times.

What you need

• Proven experience working in a similar role within a fast-paced, busy environment.
• Previous experience working in the waste industry would be advantageous; however, full training will be provided if you do not have this.
• Ability to quickly assess issues and problem solve.
• Able to react quickly and positively to instruction from management.
• Excellent verbal and non-verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with other areas of the business.

Compensation and Benefits

• Range £29,640 – £34,580 per annum, depending on experience.
• 47.5 hours, Monday to Friday 7.00am – 5.30pm.
• Alternate Saturdays, 7am-12pm only, paid as extra.
• Weekly pay.
• 28 days annual leave, including bank holidays.
• Health Care Cash Plan, including dental and optical.
• Group Life Insurance cover.
• Contributory pension scheme.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Employee Referral Programme.
• Employee Benefits Platform.
• Free skip offered every year.
• Training opportunities.
• Full PPE and uniform supplied.
• Fantastic company events.

Why J. Dickinson & Sons?

J Dickinson & Sons are proud to be a family-owned and run company, celebrating 85 years in the recycling and skip hire industry. At the heart of our business is the desire to provide a professional and accessible service whilst serving to dispose of waste in an efficient and environmentally friendly manner. We are a fast-paced and entrepreneurial organisation, not afraid to try new things and do things differently, and as such we are growing fast and performing well in the industry. Our state-of-the-art facilities in Horwich are expanding, and include our new £4.5 million waste processing plant. As a result, we are always looking to expand our team of dedicated staff.

Our values

J. Dickinson & Sons welcomes applications from all sections of the community, regardless of age, disability, sex, race, religion or belief, marital status or sexual orientation. Any appointment will be made on merit alone.