Banksman / traffic marshal
Training or ticket neededPlant, logistics & drivers
£130–£180 per day
Controls vehicle and plant movement — constant need on a site this size.
High volumeVery likely local
Issued by Various accredited providers
Traffic marshal / banksman
Vehicle Marshal and Banksman training
- Indicative cost
- £90–£180
- Valid for
- 3 years typically
- Roles needing it
- 2
- Issuer
- Various accredited providers
Costs are indicative and change. Confirm with the issuing body before booking anything.
How to get one
- Book a one-day course
- Pass the assessment
- Hold a CSCS card for site work
Worth knowing. Combined with a CSCS Green card, this is one of the fastest routes from no experience to working on a major site.
Roles that need this
2 roles on the Universal Bedford project would typically require it.
Car park & traffic attendant
No experience neededTransport & access
£12.00–£13.50 per hour
Managing arrival and departure for very large volumes of vehicles.
High volumeVery likely local
Traffic marshal / banksman: common questions
- What is a Traffic marshal / banksman?
- A short course covering safe vehicle movement, signalling and pedestrian segregation. It is issued by Various accredited providers.
- Who needs a Traffic marshal / banksman?
- Traffic marshals, banksmen and car park attendants. On the Universal Bedford project we list 2 roles that would typically require it, including banksman / traffic marshal, car park & traffic attendant.
- How do I get a Traffic marshal / banksman?
- 1. Book a one-day course 2. Pass the assessment 3. Hold a CSCS card for site work
- How much does a Traffic marshal / banksman cost?
- Indicatively £90 to £180, depending on the provider and what is included. That is a market range rather than a quote — costs change and vary regionally, so confirm with Various accredited providers or an approved provider before booking.
- How long does a Traffic marshal / banksman last?
- 3 years typically. Refresher course.
We do not sell training, do not take commission from providers, and are not affiliated with Various accredited providers. This page is a plain-English summary — the issuing body is the authority.