Summer Opportunity Yard Planner – Seasonal Role in Ledbury, Starting: Monday 15th June Until end of August, Paying £15.31 per hour (£32,043 pro rata) Free on-site parking.
Looking for a role where you can take control of logistics and keep things moving? We’re recruiting for a Yard Planner in Ledbury to join a busy manufacturing site, coordinating vehicle movements and supporting production flow during peak periods. If you’re organised, proactive, and thrive in a dynamic environment, this could be the perfect fit.
Pay & Hours:Pay: £32,043 pro rata (£15.31 per hour)Contract: Fixed-term summer project (15th June to the end August)Hours: Full-time, 12-hour shifts (days, nights & weekends)Day shift: 06:00 to 1800Night shift 18:00 to 06:00Rotating Panama shift pattern (great work/life balance with built-in days off)
What you’ll be doing:
- Coordinating lorry bookings in and out of site with the Gatehouse
- Managing vehicle flow to align with production and fermentation schedules
- Directing traffic to the correct loading and unloading areas
- Monitoring and adjusting vehicle timing to avoid delays and congestion
- Communicating with Production, Yard, and Logistics teams to keep operations running smoothly
- Logging all vehicle movements accurately for planning and traceability
- Ensuring site safety, security, and traffic rules are always followed
- Supporting improvements to yard flow and booking systems
What makes this role exciting?
- Play a key role in a high-volume production environment
- Work across multiple departments in a fast-moving operation
- Be responsible for keeping site logistics running efficiently
- Every shift brings new challenges and real-time decision making
- Join a supportive, team-driven environment
What we’re looking for:
- Previous experience in logistics, yard planning, or traffic coordination
- Experience within manufacturing, food production, or agriculture (desirable)
- Strong communication skills and ability to manage multiple priorities
- Confident making quick decisions in a fast-paced setting
- Good IT skills (scheduling systems, spreadsheets, etc.)
- High attention to detail and commitment to safety
- CPC or similar qualification (advantageous)
Ready to get started? Apply online today or come and see us: Pertemps Gloucester, Unit 4A, Elmbridge Court, Cheltenham Road East, Gloucester, GL3 1JZ 01452 507500 Monday to Friday, 08:00 – 17:00
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