Job Description

Yard Planning Manager

The Role

We are seeking a highly motivated Yard Planning Manager to lead our Yard Planning team. In this role, you will ensure seamless execution of daily yard operations with a key focus on safety, productivity and customer satisfaction.

You will act as the primary point of contact for both internal and external stakeholders, ensuring concise communication and efficient coordination of all yard activities.

Reporting to the landside manager, you will drive improvements in yard activities, safety standards and operational efficiency whilst having line management responsibility for the Yard Planning team.

Key Requirements

Supervise and manage the yard planning team to achieve operational goals and ensure alignment with the daily yard Plan. Monitor container volumes and yard capacity, creating and adjusting actionable plans to optimise yard efficiency. Regularly review yard operations to identify improvement opportunities, propose corrective actions, and monitor the implementation of these initiatives. Understand the principles of and lead the HPUK sustainability strategy. Encourage deliverance of our aim of being the first choice for a sustainable supply chain partner, providing exceptional services to customers while upholding our commitment to minimal adverse impact on our people, environment, and business.

Who are we looking for?

Educated to degree level with a minimum of 2 years' experience in an Operational environment. Ability to engage and motivate individuals and teams to deliver required outputs, demonstrating leadership behaviours and fostering team collaboration Proficient in yard operations and planning, with strong analytical skills for data interpretation and decision-making. Excellent verbal, listening, and written communication skills to articulate complex information effectively. Ability to act decisively and calmly under pressure while maintaining a focus on customer satisfaction.

Please take a look at our applicant pack, and job description for a full description of the role, as well as the full requirements.

The Recruitment Process - What is involved?

Our recruitment process has been designed for you to easily apply and highlight the best of your skills, expertise and personal attributes. We want you to be prepared, confident and the best version of you for this role. Our recruitment process involves the redaction of each candidate's identifiable information, leaving their skills, experience and answers to the competency questions to be assessed.

Complete your online application on our website by

19th October 2025.

Please read the information about the role carefully and provide as much relevant information about yourself as possible and the transferable skills in relation to the role. Applications will be redacted removing any personal or identifiable data prior to being sent over to the hiring managers. Interviews will consist of a

competency-based interview and an task, more information will be sent to you prior to the interview commencing.

After the interviews we will be in touch as soon as possible to let you know if you have been successful.
Hutchison Ports is committed to creating and developing an inclusive work environment with a diverse workforce. We will consider all qualified applicants and encourage discussion about flexible working opportunities. We offer a supportive, community environment and have recently been awarded Chartered status by Women In Maritime. We have our own Women's Network, offer leadership, mentoring and role specific training.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: Up to 45,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Company pension Cycle to work scheme On-site parking Private medical insurance
Work Location: In person