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Location Marshall
Marshalls unit vehicles, parking and pedestrian safety at location — UK Locations grade; confirm title on the call sheet and deal memo.
Duties
- Read the call sheet and sides before arriving
- Maintain radio/set etiquette and H&S
- Hand over notes/kit status at wrap
- Direct unit parking
- Keep public ways clear
- Radio updates to Unit Manager
- Cone and signage upkeep
Reports to
Unit Manager / LM
Works with
Transport, ADs, police/traffic as required, public
Career path
Location Marshall → Location Assistant
Day to day
Direct trucks; keep public safe; enforce park plan; hi-vis discipline; radio Captain/Unit Manager.
Call times
Often the earliest department: lock-ups, signage, parking and neighbour liaison before trucks. Wrap after unit clears and the location is made good.
What to wear
Practical outdoor clothing; hi-vis when marshalling; boots; weatherproof layers; radio pouch; smarter kit for council/owner meetings in prep.
Tools & kit
Radio, hi-vis, torch, cone/signage kit as issued, measuring wheel, weatherproof notebook.
Tips
Confirm title, agreement, budget band, prep/wrap and kit fee on the deal memo before accepting. We never invent Bectu figures — check bectu.org.uk ratecards / your branch.
Software
- Google Maps / What3Words / OS maps
- Excel / Drive location packs
- Unit maps on call sheets
- ChatGPT for draft neighbour letters (production/legal approve)
Related roles
Unit Manager, Location Assistant
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