Yard Planner

Summer Job Opportunity- Yard Planner (Ledbury)

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:

• £15.31 per hour

• 12-hour shifts (Days, Nights & Weekends)

• 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