Full time Contract Temporary

Yard Planner (Coordinator)

Pertemps Gloucester (Chiltern) Industrial
Ledbury, Herefordshire, HR8 1BH
money-bag £15.31 per hour
Posted: 29 May 2026 (2 weeks ago)
Closing date: 28 June 2026
Ref: 60045755

About the Role

A Yard Planner (Coordinator) is required for a seasonal role at a busy manufacturing site in Ledbury. This full-time, temporary contract runs from 15th June until the end of August, paying £15.31 per hour (£32,043 pro rata). Working a rotating Panama shift pattern, the successful candidate will coordinate vehicle movements, manage logistics, and support production flow during peak summer periods. Key responsibilities include organising yard operations and ensuring efficient scheduling of deliveries. Applicants should be highly organised and proactive, with strong coordination skills. This position involves 12-hour shifts covering days, nights, and weekends. Free on-site parking is provided.

🌞 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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