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6 August, 2025

Introducing Route 1's New Recruitment App! - A Game-Changer for Both Candidates and Clients

At Route 1, we understand that time, efficiency, and flexibility are more important than ever - whether you're looking for work or looking for workers. That's why we’ve introduced the Route 1 Recruitment App—a smart, streamlined way to connect great people with great opportunities, faster and easier than ever before.

Here’s how the app benefits both candidates and clients.

For Candidates: Work on Your Terms, With Less Hassle

Whether you’re seeking full-time work, extra shifts, or flexible hours, the Route 1 app puts you in control. It’s designed to make your job search and job management simple, smooth and stress-free.

Apply for Jobs Instantly

No more waiting for a call or email. Get notified as soon as new jobs go live and apply with just a few taps. You’ll never miss an opportunity again.

Keep Your Availability Up to Date

Tell us when you're free and we’ll match you with the right shifts. The app allows you to update your availability anytime, ensuring you’re only offered work that fits your schedule.

Fast & Easy Registration

Get fully registered and compliant right from your phone. Upload documents, complete forms, and become job-ready in record time - no office visit required.

Submit and Sign Timesheets Digitally

No printing. No scanning. No delays. Log your hours, sign your timesheet, and get paid faster - all through the app.

Get Real-Time Job Alerts

We’ll notify you directly when new shifts or roles become available - so you can grab them before anyone else.

For Clients: Faster Staffing, Smoother Processes

Hiring and workforce management shouldn’t slow your business down. With the Route 1 Recruitment app, we’ve made the recruitment process faster, more responsive, and more efficient—so you get the people you need, when you need them.

Rapid Response & Placement

Need cover at short notice? With real-time visibility of available, work-ready candidates, we can fill roles fast - often within hours.

Fully Compliant Workers

Candidates can complete registration and compliance tasks through the app, meaning they arrive at your business fully prepared and qualified.

Instant Communication

We can reach candidates immediately when roles become available or shifts change - ensuring your workforce stays agile and responsive.

Accurate Scheduling

Because candidates update their availability through the app, we match the right people to the right shifts with precision - reducing no-shows and scheduling gaps.

Digital Timesheets = Less Admin

Timesheets are submitted and signed digitally, speeding up payroll processes and reducing paperwork errors or delays.

Why We Built This App

Recruitment has changed - and so have candidate expectations.

People want flexibility, speed, and control. Employers want reliable staffing without endless admin or waiting around.

The Route 1 app brings it all together into one user-friendly solution.

Whether you’re a candidate looking for opportunities or a client needing support, our app makes recruitment faster, simpler, and smarter.

Ready to Get Started?

Candidates – Search 'Route 1 Recruitment' in the Google Play or Apple app store, Download the app, register in minutes and start applying for shifts today.

Clients – Get in touch with our team to see how the app can support your business needs.

Let Route 1 take you where you need to go.