Route Planner

Route Planner

Meyer Scott Ref: VR/08933

Salary: £28,000 - £35,000 per annum

Type: Permanent

Location: St Ives

Our client is an established business within the agricultural sector but are now setting up a new Division of their business and need expert professional help.

This Division is within the construction and hire industry. If you are a fit this is a wonderful opportunity to grow exponentially with the business and forge your own path, really adding value for the business and your own prospects.

You would be reporting directly to the MD who founded the business. He has an excellent sense of humour, is a very successful businessman who is excited about this new venture.

The role is twofold in that you would coordinate & liaise with the drivers and associated staff as well as planning their routes. The role does not require proficiency in just route planning lorries but a multitude of equipment used on site for hire.

Key Responsibilities

• Operate planning software to produce effective and efficient routes.


• Plan routes within legal limits and driver working time.


• Maximise effectiveness of available vehicle and driver resource.


• You will need to establish a working relationship with other areas of the business (procurement & Sales) as well as supplier to establish what is available when to clients.


• Liaise with drivers on a daily basis about their routes and any issues.


• Review accuracy of incoming customer orders for logistical efficiency.


• Working with the customer service department, review customer orders, priority orders and SLAs.


• Produce and review all driver schedules and collection paperwork on a daily basis.


• Produce day to day reports and KPIs on planning efficiency and resource availability and utilisation.


• Manage on time calls by prioritising customers when planning and keep them updated.


• Any other duties required to effectively complete the role.


• Data analysis: - Extracting key insights from transport data to identify areas for improvement and cost reduction.

You will be:

• Very proficient with Excel - advanced level.

• You MUST be familiar with a route planning platform such as Paragon.


• You will be comfortable with transport/driver type environment.


• You will have a good understanding of forecasting and working with %margins.


• You must be able to drive and have your own transport as the location is rural, not accessible by public transport.

Hours: Monday - Friday 8am - 4 pm (hours negotiable)

Other benefits to be discussed at interview.