Yard Marshall

Join to apply for the Yard Marshall role at Sharpsmart UK 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, you’ll 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 organising vehicle queuing and managing third‑party driver communications, you’ll be central to keeping our yard running smoothly and safely. You’ll 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 – a full‑time permanent role of 45 hours per week Competitive salary – £13.50 per hour plus annual bonus Safe work environment – we supply additional PPE beyond standard protocols for safe handling of medical waste 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 and 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 Why work for us? Take a look at what our team have to say: Our Culture | Sharpsmart Daniels Health & Sharpsmart is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with anti‑discrimination law, it is the purpose of this policy to effectuate these principles and mandates. Daniels Health & Sharpsmart prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type and afford equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Daniels Health & Sharpsmart conforms to the spirit as well as to the letter of all applicable laws and regulations. Please click here to view our Privacy Notice. We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analysing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us. Seniority level Not Applicable Employment type Full-time Job function Other Industries Hospitals and Health Care Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Sharpsmart UK by 2x. Get notified about new Yard Marshall jobs in Gillingham, England, United Kingdom. #J-18808-Ljbffr