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Banksmen/signallers are responsible for directing the movement of vehicles and plant on or around a site. As a signaller, you’d be critical to on-site health and safety. Slinger signallers also have a role within factories, where modular buildings are constructed.
£20000
-£50000
40-42
There are several routes to becoming a banksman/signaller. You could complete a specialist college course or an apprenticeship, and gain further qualifications and experience to help you move into the role. You should explore these routes to becoming a banksman/signaller to find out which is the right one for you.
You may need a Construction Skills Certification Scheme (CSCS) card to work on a construction site.
You could start your career at a specialist college/training provider learning how to be a plant operative, for example. Once you have gained site experience you could train to become a banksman/signaller.
An apprenticeship with a construction firm is a good way into the industry
Apprenticeships are open to anyone over the age of 16. As an apprentice, you will be fully employed by your company and expected to work a minimum of 30 hours a week. Your time will be split between on-the-job experience and a college or training provider.
For an apprenticeship you’ll need:
There is not a specific apprenticeship for a banksman/signaller but you could start your career as an apprentice plant operator or take on any role which gives experience on construction sites or off-site manufacture. Once you have gained some qualifications, your employer may provide you with additional training, such as:
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Work experience is essential to gaining employment within the construction industry. Potential employers will always be pleased to see work experience listed on your CV.
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Additional skills which may benefit anyone considering a job as a banksman/signaller include:
As a banksman/signaller, you will be responsible for safely directing the movement of vehicles on a work site. You could also be providing vital recommendations on movement and ensuring this is relayed in a clear manner to all on site.
The job role of a banksman/signaller involves the following duties:
The expected salary for a banksman/signaller varies as you become more experienced.
Hours and salary depend on location, employer and any overtime you may do.
* Salaries have been collected from multiple industry sources
Check out the latest banksman/signaller vacancies:
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You could progress to become a plant inspector/controller, or a plant manager and earn a higher salary.
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