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 Glasgow 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 Glasgow, 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 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. You will need excellent geographical knowledge of Central Scotland  with the ability to work well under pressure.

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

 

 

 

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.

 

 

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.

 

 

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!