Yard Safety & Traffic Controller

Sharpsmart Ltd; Rainham; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime opportunities

Consistent work hours

Permanent position – 45 hours per week

Competitive salary (£31,590) plus end‑

Private Healthcare and Dental care

Employee benefits scheme

Career development opportunities

Company events and networking

Job summary

Sharpsmart Ltd is seeking a Yard Marshall to join our site team and ensure the yard operates safely, efficiently, and in full compliance with health and safety regulations. You will coordinate vehicle movements, manage access, and maintain a safe environment for drivers, third-party operators and staff.

This hands-on role involves banksman duties, gate checks, and organizing vehicle queues while coordinating with third-party drivers to keep operations running smoothly.

Qualifications

• Banksman certification or relevant experience in vehicle banksmanning duties.
• Strong health and safety knowledge and commitment to 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 with ability to prioritise multiple tasks.
• Confident communicator with coordination and relationship-building abilities.
• Comfortable with manual handling and physical demands of the role.
• Full UK driving licence (preferred).

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Banksman certification

Health & safety knowledge

Yard/logistics experience

Site coordination

Communication

Job description

Sharpsmart Ltd is seeking a Yard Marshall to join our site team and ensure the yard operates safely, efficiently, and in full compliance with health and safety regulations. You will coordinate vehicle movements, manage access, and maintain a safe environment for drivers, third-party operators and staff.

This hands-on role involves banksman duties, gate checks, and organizing vehicle queues while coordinating with third-party drivers to keep operations running smoothly.