Yard Marshall

Sharpsmart; England; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading medical waste management company in the UK is seeking a Yard Marshall to ensure safe and efficient operations in the yard. The role involves coordinating vehicle movements, conducting health and safety checks, and managing access for drivers. Ideal candidates will have banksman certification or relevant experience, strong communication skills, and a commitment to safety. This full-time position offers a competitive salary and benefits in a stable working environment.

Benefits

Opportunities for overtime

Consistent work hours

Competitive salary and annual bonus

Safe work environment

Private Healthcare and Dental care options

Employee benefits scheme

Career development opportunities

Company events and networking opportunities

Qualifications

• Banksman certification or relevant experience in vehicle banksmanning duties.
• Strong health and safety knowledge.
• Experience in a similar yard logistics or site coordination role.
• Understanding of Traffic Management Plans and site access control procedures.
• Organizational skills and ability to prioritize tasks.
• Confident communication and coordination abilities.
• Comfortable with manual handling and physical demands.
• Full UK driving licence preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct banksman duties for safe vehicle operation.
• Maintain yard health and safety standards.
• Organise vehicle queuing for operations.
• Coordinate with third-party drivers on site.
• Supervise compliant loading and unloading of vehicles.
• Manage site deliveries and paperwork.
• Conduct gate checks and monitor site access.
• Operate RORO equipment.

Skills

Banksman certification or relevant experience

Health and safety knowledge

Yard logistics experience

Traffic Management understanding

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Manual handling abilities

Full UK driving license

Job description

We're looking for a Yard Marshall to join our team and play a key role in ensuring our yard operates safely efficiently and in full compliance with health and safety regulations. Working as part of the site team at Sharpsmart youll coordinate vehicle movements manage access and maintain a safe environment for our drivers third-party operators and staff.

This is a hands-on role where no two days are the same. From banksman duties and gate checks to organizing vehicle queuing and managing third-party driver communications youll be central to keeping our yard running smoothly and safely. Youll play a vital part in delivering the high safety standards that define our medical waste management service to customers across the healthcare sector.

What will you be doing

• Conduct banksman duties to ensure safe vehicle operation within the yard.
• Maintain yard health and safety standards identifying and raising potential safety issues.
• Organise vehicle queuing order for internal and third-party operations managing prioritisation.
• Coordinate with third-party drivers on site managing communication and traffic flow.
• Supervise compliant loading and unloading of vehicles.
• Manage all site deliveries and liaise with office staff regarding paperwork and documentation.
• Conduct gate checks and monitor site access in accordance with the Traffic Management Plan.
• Operate RORO equipment as part of ongoing training and development.

What are we looking for

• Banksman certification or relevant experience in vehicle banksmanning duties.
• Strong health and safety knowledge and commitment to maintaining safe working practices.
• Experience in a similar yard logistics or site coordination role.
• Understanding of Traffic Management Plans and site access control procedures.
• Excellent organisational skills and the ability to prioritise multiple tasks and queues.
• Confident communicator with strong coordination and relationship-building abilities.
• Comfortable with manual handling and physical demands of the role.
• Full UK driving licence (preferred).
• Monday to Friday 7am-5pm schedule.

What are we offering

• Opportunities for overtime
• Consistent work hours
• Permanent position This is a Full-time permanent role of 45 hours per week
• Competitive salary This position is offering a rate of 13.50 plus annual bonus.
• Safe work environment We supply above and beyond the standard PPE protocols for safe handling of medical waste Our Facilities Sharpsmart
• Private Healthcare and Dental care options
• Employee benefits scheme including financial planning gym scheme discounts across a range of retail days out & leisure travel motoring food & drink plus much more.
• Genuine investment throughout your career for professional development
• Company events and networking opportunities
• Stability as an essential service to healthcare ensuring a non-seasonal and stable business environment

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Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1