Last Mile Operator

Picnic Technologies; Utrecht; On-site; EUR 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fresh lunch & snacks

Health insurance discount

Bike lease discount

Learning & development

25 vacation days

Travel expense reimbursement

Pension plan

Phone & laptop

Job summary

Picnic is recruiting for a Last Mile Operator to optimize our fleet operations. You will manage vehicle records, coordinate with service partners, and drive improvements in the last-mile network while supporting efficient delivery of groceries across Europe.

Ideal candidates have Dutch and English fluency, a Bachelor/HBO level background, and 0–2 years of experience. The role is 32–40 hours per week, based in the Netherlands, with competitive perks.

Qualifications

• Bachelor or HBO level thinking required.
• Fluent in Dutch and English.
• 0–2 years of experience.
• Category B driving license.
• Experience with Excel, Google Sheets and PowerPoint.
• Interest in automotive industry.

Responsibilities

• Become the expert in Picnic’s Fleet Operations and be the go-to person for fleet EPV advice.
• Own vehicle records and ensure quotes and invoices are accurate.
• Connect last-mile locations with service partners for smooth collaboration.
• Work with internal teams and service partners to ensure vehicle availability when needed.
• Drive continuous improvement of last-mile operations.

Skills

Dutch

English

Education

Bachelor/HBO level

Tools

Excel

Google Sheets

PowerPoint

Job description

At Picnic we have a fleet of 1800 electric vehicles (EPV’s as we call them) bring groceries to 45.000 families each day. As a Last Mile Operator at Picnic you have a direct impact in making sure this is possible. From managing changes in our last mile supply chain to working on improvement projects to make our operations as efficient as possible, you will make a real impact everyday at Picnic!

Want to be part of the team making sure our customers receive their groceries as seamlessly as possible?

The Tricks of the Trade

Trusted partner: You will become an expert in Picnic’s Fleet Operations and be the go to person for answers and advice regarding our Fleet of EPVs.

Administration & Finance: You will take ownership of vehicle records, keeping everything sharp and organised while ensuring every quote and invoice is spot‑on.

Collaboration: You connect our last-mile locations with service partners, ensuring smooth and effective cooperation.

Stakeholder management: You will work closely with internal teams and our service partners to ensure our vehicles are available when they are needed.

Continuous Improvement: You will help to drive operational excellence at Picnic by developing and implementing last-mile operations improvement projects.

About you…

You have a Bachelor/HBO thinking level

You are fluent in Dutch and English

0-2 years of experience

You are in possession of a category B driving license

You have experience with Excel, Google Sheets, and PowerPoint

You have experience or are interested in the automotive industry

Available 32-40 hours per week.

Picnic Perks

• Fresh lunch, coffee, and snacks At the office, we have a coffee bar with in-house baristas, chefs who prepare a delicious fresh lunch every day, and snacks and fruit to keep your energy up.
• Discount on health insurance & bike plan We partner with health insurer CZ, giving Picnic employees a 5% to 15% discount on CZ insurance packages. You can also lease a new (e-bike) at a reduced rate through our partnership with Lease a Bike, with the option to purchase it later.
• Learning & Development At Picnic, you’ll have plenty of opportunities to grow. We offer personal development programs, including a Leadership Bootcamp. Prefer to focus on your mental well‑being? Through OpenUp, you get free access to professional psychologists and various training programs.
• Additionally At Picnic, you receive 25 vacation days, travel expense reimbursement, and a pension plan. We also provide a phone and a laptop!

A bit about us

When you join Picnic, you’re joining the shopping revolution, delivering groceries to millions of people across Europe, and we’re growing fast. Think super fresh products and personal service but in a modern, sustainable way. The people in Supply Chain make it all work - from designing strategies and implementing improvements to ensuring smooth and safe daily operations. 18000 colleagues, hundreds of thousands of daily orders, and millions of loyal Picnic fans, ready to join the ride?

Recruitment Process

1. CV screening
2. Online test / Home assignment
3. Phone screening
4. Interviews
5. Assessment day
6. Offer

Commitment to equal opportunities

Picnic is an equal opportunity employer-this means that all decisions regarding applications will be based on qualifications and merit. Applicants will be regarded independently of age, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, ethnicity, skin color, civil status, religious beliefs, physical or mental disability, or any other factors protected by law. At Picnic, we celebrate and value our differences and are committed to building a safe and inclusive working environment where everyone can be themselves.

Our Mentality

At Picnic, we build from scratch with an owner’s mindset. We dive into the unknown, taking end-to-end responsibility for every outcome, going the extra mile to tackle complex challenges. We turn insights into action, working as a team to get things done. We move fast, never compromising on quality or long-term impact. With grit and commitment we build what has never been built before!