We are seeking a Route Planner to assist the Transport Managers in ensuring that the drivers are routed and scheduled in the most efficient way whilst delivering service excellence.

At Bidfood Salisbury, we recognise that the quality of our Transport team is instrumental to our success. You will be responsible for the planning of routes for drivers coming out of our Salisbury depot, maximising cases per vehicle and managing the volume of cases per vehicle.

You will work closely with the Transport Managers to ensure that all routing and planning complies with drivers working hours and any customer requirements, ensuring that the drivers are delivering service excellence to our customers.

You will need to plan the order of deliveries according to agreed timescales, taking into consideration any customer requirements. You will also need a good awareness of legal requirements such as working time directive so that the routes can be planned to accommodate this.

You will be responsible for responding to urgent changes in customer requirements, adapting routes as required. The Route Planner will need to be adaptable and find solutions to problems as they arrive.

To be successful in this role you will have similar experience of working within a transport department, particularly within a FMCG company or ideally within the food distribution industry. You will be an effective communicator with strong organisation skills and a keen eye for detail. You will need excellent geographical knowledge of the Wiltshire/Hampshire/Dorset areas, with the ability to work well under pressure.

If this is you, we look forward to hearing from you.

Benefits

4%/4% matched pension scheme rising to 6%/6% with service, 33 days holiday per annum (inclusive of public holidays) (34 in Scotland), funded healthcare cash plan for you and your family, digital GP, life assurance, personal accident scheme, employee discounts, employee helpline and counselling, free onsite parking.

Apply

To apply, please complete an application form which can be collected at the depot, or send your CV with a covering letter (including reference AP/800) to:

Name and job title: Ben Spragg – Transport Operations Manager

Email: BenSpragg@bidfood.co.uk