Route Planner

About the role
Our ‘Route Planner’ role is one of our key roles in making our customers’ lives easier. We return the favour. This is a role for a person who enjoys the challenge of finding the best solutions to deliver service excellence to our customers whilst delivering an efficient plan that meets the relevant Transport KPIs.  The planners day will typically be 10:00 – 18:30 however due to the nature of the role, flexibility will be required around these hours working a Sunday to Thursday shift pattern.

The role
Using our latest Transport software systems, your role will be to create and deliver efficient and feasible transport plans that meet the needs of our customers. Using data will be a big part of the role so an eye for detail is key along with strong IT skills.

What you’ll need
Eye for detail and strong organisational skills
Good analytical investigation skills
Good administrative skills
Team player
A personable and collaborative approach
Previous experience within a busy transport department
Legal and compliance knowledge (Tachograph and working time directive legislation)
Works well under own initiative and under pressure
Prior experience of either routing software or routing experience in a multi-temp multi-drop delivery environment is highly desirable.
If this is you, please let us know!
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!