Route Planner
About the role
This is an exciting time to be part of Bidfood. With a number of teams and depots within our network working together.
At Bidfood we value our people and recognise the amazing work they do by supporting their development now and into the
future. We want to have passionate people working with us in Slough who are ready for their next exciting challenge!
We are seeking a Route Planner to assist the Transport Team in ensuring that the drivers are routed and scheduled in the most efficient way whilst delivering service excellence.
At Bidfood Slough, 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 Slough depot, maximising cases per vehicle and managing the volume of cases per vehicle.
You will work closely with the Transport Team 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, You will be an effective communicator with strong organisation skills and a keen eye for detail.
If this is you, we look forward to hearing from you.
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!
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!
