Job Description:

Gateman / Traffic Marshal | Morpeth

Agency: Search Consultancy

Location: Morpeth

Search Consultancy is looking for an experienced, highly reliable Gateman / Traffic Marshal to join a live construction development in Morpeth. We are partnering with a leading main contractor requiring an attentive operative to take full control of site access, vehicle movements, and gateman duties.

If you are a Gateman who takes pride in maintaining a safe, organised site entrance, managing delivery traffic efficiently, and keeping precise site records, we have an immediate 1-month contract available now.

The Role

• Access Control: Managing the main site entrance, logging all visitors, deliveries, vehicles, and site personnel in and out of the project.

• Traffic Management: Safely banking delivery vehicles, wagons, and plant machinery on and off the main road and onto site safely.

• Public & Safety Interface: Ensuring pedestrian safety near the site perimeter and maintaining clear, safe access corridors at all times.

• Site Delivery Logistics: Communicating directly with site management and delivery drivers to coordinate drop-offs and prevent traffic buildup.

• Security & Welfare: Assisting site management with general perimeter security checks and keeping the gatehouse area tidy and organised.

Requirements

• CSCS Card: A valid CSCS card is mandatory.

• Certifications: Valid CPCS or NPORS (Traffic Marshal / Vehicle Slinger / Banking ticket) is mandatory.

• PPE: Full standard 5-point PPE (Hard Hat, High-Vis Vest/Jacket, Safety Boots, Gloves, and Safety Glasses).

• Experience: Proven track record as a Gateman or Traffic Marshal on live busy construction or civil sites.

• Reliability: Excellent communication skills, punctual, assertive, and highly reliable.

• Right to Work: Must have a valid right to work in the UK.

Why Work With Search?

• Competitive Pay: Paying £17.00 per hour (available via UMB or PAYE).

• Defined Placement: Secure 1-month short-term cover assignment with continuous full-time hours in Morpeth.

• Weekly Pay: Reliable, on-time payments hitting your account every Friday.

• North East Network: Our dedicated regional desk ensures you stay connected for upcoming opportunities across Northumberland and Tyneside as this contract completes.

Search is an equal opportunities recruiter and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified applicants, regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation or age