Temporary Christmas Gatehouse Officer - Flexible Shifts

Pertemps Royal Mail; Chatterley; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Pertemps is recruiting Gatehouse Officers to support Royal Mail's busy parcel operation in Stoke-on-Trent. This temporary Christmas peak role requires flexibility to cover a 24-hour operation, including mornings, afternoons, nights, weekends and bank holidays.

You will manage incoming/outgoing HGVs, verify details, guide drivers, and maintain records while ensuring security and safety procedures are followed. The assignment ends with the peak period.

Qualifications

• Experience in a gatehouse, transport or logistics environment preferred.
• Confident communication with HGV drivers and site teams.
• Good IT and administration skills.
• Organised with strong attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Manage incoming and outgoing Class 1 HGV vehicles.
• Check vehicle details and record arrivals and departures.
• Direct drivers to correct areas of the site.
• Communicate with drivers, transport teams and site management.
• Monitor vehicle movements to minimise delays and congestion.
• Maintain accurate records and report issues.
• Follow site security and safety procedures.

Skills

Gatehouse experience

Driver coordination

IT literacy

Attention to detail

Independent working

Reliable under pressure

Job description

Pertemps is recruiting Gatehouse Officers to support Royal Mail's busy parcel operation in Stoke-on-Trent. This temporary Christmas peak role requires flexibility to cover a 24-hour operation, including mornings, afternoons, nights, weekends and bank holidays.

You will manage incoming/outgoing HGVs, verify details, guide drivers, and maintain records while ensuring security and safety procedures are followed. The assignment ends with the peak period.