Full-Time

Yard Marshall

Sharpsmart

Sharpsmart

51-200 employees

Safety-driven sharps waste containment solutions

Compensation Overview

£31.6k/mo

+ Annual bonus

Rainham, UK

In Person

Category
Vehicle Operation & Delivery

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Requirements
  • 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 communication and strong coordination and relationship-building abilities.
  • Comfort with manual handling and the physical demands of the role.
  • A full United Kingdom driving licence is preferred.
  • Availability to work Monday to Friday, 7am to 5pm.
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.
Desired Qualifications
  • A full United Kingdom driving licence.

Sharpsmart provides safety-driven clinical waste solutions for healthcare facilities, including the Sharpsmart collector and tailored waste services. Facilities use sealed sharps containers and rely on service teams to collect and process waste in a compliant, infection-controlled way with an eye toward reducing environmental impact. The offering is distinguished by peer-reviewed safety data for its containers, a scalable global service, and a strong emphasis on sustainability and cost reduction. Its goal is to make healthcare environments safer, more compliant, and less polluting while helping facilities meet budget and environmental targets.

Company Size

51-200

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Durham, United Kingdom

Founded

1986

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Sharpsmart won 13 NHS integrated-care-board contracts in March 2026, expanding UK revenue.
  • Daniels Health says Sharpsmart prevented 4,450 sharps injuries in 2025, strengthening sales messaging.
  • Australia’s ambassador visited Chicago headquarters on July 22, 2026, signaling government-backed growth momentum.

What critics are saying

  • Minnesota fined Daniels Sharpsmart $47,000 on August 6, 2026 for hazardous-waste violations.
  • Stericycle is challenging Sharpsmart’s NHS contract wins, threatening delays and margin pressure into 2027.
  • Repeated compliance failures can trigger permit limits, contract loss, and brand damage across core markets.

What makes Sharpsmart unique

  • Sharpsmart’s reusable sharps containers cut needlestick injuries and waste across healthcare sites.
  • On January 19, 2026, NHS Supply Chain added Sharpsmart to its reusable waste framework.
  • Daniels Health opened Old Bethpage in January 2026, extending Sharpsmart’s U.S. treatment network.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Gym Membership

Professional Development Budget

Training Programs

Employee Discounts