Planning & Logistics Officer

Serco Limited; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 31,000; Full time

Job summary

Join Serco as a Planning & Logistics Officer in Gloucester, where you will ensure the secure transportation of custodies. This role offers a competitive salary, flexible working options, and a supportive work environment focused on career development and diversity. Full training is provided, making it an excellent opportunity for those looking to grow in logistics.

Benefits

Flexible working options

Free onsite parking

Pension match up to 6%

28 days leave (including bank holidays)

Full training with shadowing opportunities

Employee discounts via Blue Light cards

Career development opportunities

Diverse and inclusive work environment

Qualifications

• Experience in large-scale logistics or scheduling preferred but not essential.
• Ability to process large data volumes is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Deliver the PECS Plan for scheduled movement of custodies.
• Manage data from court and prison locations to produce robust schedules.
• Adapt to changes and handle incidents as they arise.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Highly organized

Excellent communication

Computer literacy

Job description

Prisoner Escort Custody Services (PECS), Serco operates across 105 courts and 16 vehicle bases throughout London, East & West England. We transport over 21,000 custodies per month, with our Operational Control Centre Team (OCC) ensuring timely, safe, and secure transportation.

Working as a Planning & Logistics Officer at the OCC in Gloucester offers more than just a job; it's a chance to be part of something greater. Join a valued work family where your work makes a daily difference. We offer:

• £30,070 per annum
• Flexible working options
• Free onsite parking
• Serco benefits including pension match up to 6%, 28 days leave (including bank holidays)
• Full training with shadowing opportunities
• Employee discounts via Blue Light cards
• Career development opportunities
• A diverse and inclusive work environment

We provide job stability, security, and pathways into supervisory or management roles. The centre operates 24/6, with various shift patterns including nights and weekends on a rota basis, typically 12-hour shifts, 5 days a week, with flexible options.

Daily responsibilities include:

Delivering the PECS Plan to ensure scheduled movement of custodies, working closely with crews and establishments to ensure timely, safe, and secure transportation. You will manage data from court and prison locations, crew routes, and trackers to produce robust schedules, adapting to changes and handling incidents as they arise.

Candidate requirements:

Ideal candidates are detail-oriented, highly organized, resilient, and possess excellent communication skills. Experience in large-scale logistics or scheduling is preferred but not essential, as full training is provided. Computer literacy and the ability to process large data volumes are necessary.

Additional information:

• This role requires security clearance; offers are subject to vetting and approval by the Home Office.
• Requires obtaining Ministry of Justice Enhanced Level 2 Vetting & DBS with Child Barring.

About Serco

Serco delivers essential public services worldwide, including defense, justice, healthcare, and more. We promote diversity, inclusion, and belonging through various employee networks.

Application process:

Please apply promptly as high application volumes may lead to early closing. We support flexible working and are committed to diversity and inclusion, including making reasonable adjustments for candidates. For assistance, contact 0345 010 4000.

We support fair employment access, including for those with unspent criminal convictions, under our 'Ban the Box' pledge. Contact our recruitment team to discuss any concerns.