Yard Planner; Coordinator

Overview

Summer Opportunity Yard Planner – Seasonal Role in Ledbury Starting:
Monday 15th June until the end of August. Paying £15.31 per hour (£32,043 pro rata). Free on‑site parking.

• Pay: £32,043 pro rata (£15.31 per hour)
• Contract:
  
  Fixed‑term summer project (15th June to the end of August)
• Hours:
  
  Full‑time, 12‑hour shifts (days, nights & weekends)
• Day shift: 06:00 – 18:00
• Night shift: 18:00 – 06:00
• Rotating Panama shift pattern (provides built‑in days off for work/life balance)

• 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.

• 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.

• Previous experience in logistics, yard planning, or traffic coordination.
• Experience with in 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).