Route Planner

Bidfood Care Home Magazine; Gateshead; On-site; GBP 60,000 - GBP 80,000; Full time

Job description

About the role

Route Planner – Brand New Durham Depot

Be part of something new. Drive the future with us.

Our journey started back in 1929 and nearly a century later, we’re still moving forward.

Now, we’re opening a brand-new, state-of-the-art depot in Durham, and we’re looking for a skilled, customer‑focused Route Planner to help us bring it to life.

Where has your journey taken you so far?

• Are you friendly and outgoing?
• Do you have previous planning experience especially with Paragon
• Do you have a natural talent to build relationships?
• Experienced in Microsoft Office, Excel & Word?
• Enjoy working as part of a team?
• Love organisation!?

Why not make our journey your journey?

Play an important part in our journey

As a Route Planner at Bidfood, you’ll communicate with a range of people across departments within our business.

Day to day you’ll be:

• Planning our customers orders in the most efficient way, whilst complying with customer KPI's and drivers working time directive
• Working with both the local Transport team as well as our sales teams
• Maintaining the master data file so that it is kept up to date and relevant
• Carrying out administrative and reporting duties to help the depot meet its legislative and corporate governance requirements
• Respond in a timely and efficient way to changes in customer requirement's

This role will keep you busy in an environment where our diverse customer range requires meticulous planning. You’ll get technical with updating excel spreadsheets, reviewing previous plans looking for additional efficiencies. You’ll be confident in seeking out support when you need it, not afraid to ask questions and suggest new ideas and ways of working.

With everything you do, you’ll always be focused on delivering the best service to our teams. And, it’s fast paced, so you’ll need to work quickly and efficiently - but it’s also very rewarding!

It is essential you have previous Route Planner experience.

About us

Our journey began back in 1929. Since then, we’ve continued to build a strong and resilient business with a great future. It's why we believe we’re the best foodservice provider in the country.

A journey that gives back

We want your career with us to be as rewarding as possible. So, you’ll get lots in return for your hard work. That includes benefits that can support your wellbeing and financial security, and give you peace of mind.

The essentials

• 25 days holiday (plus bank holidays) as a minimum and the opportunity to buy more
• A pension - contribute 4% and we’ll match you (after year 1, we’ll match your contributions up to 6%).
• Life cover that you can increase.
• Access to confidential support and counselling, when you need it.
• A health plan that gives you money back on everyday medical costs for all the family, as well as access to a digital GP.

The extras

• Exclusive range of high street discounts including cinema, tech, travel, fashion, food and drink.
• Get paid as you earn - access to up to 20% of your pay before payday.
• Opportunity to buy dental cover and critical illness cover.

We want everyone to join our journey

We’re on a journey towards creating the best possible workplace. We’ve got some way to go, but we’re building a diverse and caring workforce. One that’s filled with forward-thinking people who each bring unique talents and skills. So whatever your life experience, we want you to join us - and you really can come as you are!