🌞 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 1800
Night shift 18:00 to 06:00
Rotating 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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