Route Planner

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

Job summary

A leading foodservice provider in Gateshead is seeking candidates for a role focused on driver routing and scheduling efficiencies. Ideal candidates must possess strong geographical knowledge and decision-making skills, with experience in transport planning software. The role emphasizes teamwork and adherence to compliance regarding drivers' hours. Competitive benefits include 25 days holiday, a matching pension scheme, health plans, and various employee discounts.

Benefits

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Pension matching scheme

Life cover

Access to confidential support and counselling

Health plan covering everyday medical costs

High street discounts

Early access to pay

Responsibilities

• Utilize internal software and Paragon for efficient driver routing.
• Plan routes to maximize cases per vehicle according to Depot KPI.
• Work with TTM's and Fleet Team to comply with driver requirements.
• Liaise with sales colleagues to meet customer offerings.

Skills

Excellent geographical knowledge

Decision making and strong organizational skills

Good administrative skills

Team player

Experience with Transport Planning Software

Knowledge of driver's hours

Job description

About the role

Utilizing internal software and Paragon to ensure all drivers are routed and scheduled in the most efficient way.

To ensure all routes are planned to maximize cases per vehicle in line with the Depot KPI.

Working closely with the TTM's and Fleet Team to ensure all routing and planning complies with drivers’ working hours and any customer requirements.

Liaise with sales colleagues to ensure any customer offering is achieved to the best of the department’s ability.

1. Excellent geographical knowledge
2. Experienced in decision making and strong organizational skills
3. Good administrative skills
4. Team player
5. Experience with Transport Planning Software
6. Knowledge of drivers hour's

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!