The Best Connection Group Limited • Canterbury, Kent CT1 1HD

Route Planner

About this role

Route planning & optimisation

  • Plan daily delivery routes for vehicles across multiple locations
  • Use route planning software and systems to optimise routes based on distance, cost, and delivery windows
  • Factor in traffic, weather, vehicle capacity, and delivery priorities

Driver coordination

  • Brief drivers on routes, schedules, and special delivery requirements
  • Act as the link between drivers, warehouse, and customers

Delivery monitoring

  • Track deliveries in real time and ensure deadlines are met
  • Adjust routes quickly in response to delays, breakdowns, or customer changes

Customer & internal communication

  • Provide delivery updates to customers and internal teams
  • Resolve issues such as late deliveries or access problems

Logistics efficiency

  • Identify opportunities to reduce fuel costs and improve delivery efficiency
  • Analyse route data and suggest improvements to operations

Compliance & admin

  • Ensure routes comply with transport regulations and driver hours rules
  • Maintain accurate records of routes, schedules, and performance

The Best Connection is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.