Next Mile Transport Limited
Fleet & Logistics operations specialist
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Company Description
Next Mile Transport Limited is a logistics and freight partner specializing in efficient, technology-driven final-mile and regional transport solutions. The company focuses on bridging gaps in modern supply chain management through reliable, tailored delivery services that keep businesses moving forward. Core services include final-mile and direct-to-door delivery, freight and haulage operations, regional supply chain support, and scheduled as well as express logistics. Next Mile Transport prioritizes route optimization, punctuality, and full end-to-end visibility for time-sensitive cargo and long-term logistics partnerships. The team is committed to delivering transport solutions with precision, care, and consistent operational reliability.
Role Description
The Fleet & Logistics Operations Specialist is a full-time, on-site role based in the London, Watford, Milton - Keynes, and Birmingham. This role is responsible for coordinating daily fleet activities, including vehicle dispatching, route planning, and driver scheduling to support final-mile, regional, and freight operations. The specialist monitors shipment status, resolves delivery issues, and communicates proactively with drivers, customers, and internal stakeholders to ensure on-time performance and service quality.
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Day-to-day tasks include:
- Maintaining accurate transport and compliance records
- Tracking vehicle utilization
- Supporting maintenance scheduling
- Using logistics software and telematics tools to optimize routes and load planning
The role also involves:
- Analyzing operational data to improve efficiency
- Supporting health and safety standards
- Contributing to continuous improvement initiatives across logistics processes
Qualifications
- Demonstrated experience in fleet coordination, transport planning, or logistics operations within freight, haulage, or final-mile delivery environments.
- Strong skills in route optimization, scheduling, and use of logistics or transport management systems (TMS), GPS/telematics, and related digital tools.
- Ability to monitor shipments, manage exceptions, and communicate clearly with drivers, customers, and internal teams to resolve operational issues.
- Knowledge of vehicle compliance, basic transport regulations, and health and safety practices relevant to road transport operations.
- Solid organizational and time-management capabilities, with attention to detail and proficiency in using spreadsheets and reporting tools.
- Comfort working in a fast-paced, on-site operations setting, with the ability to prioritize tasks and make decisions under time constraints.
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Beneficial qualifications:
- Prior experience in UK logistics or road transport
- Familiarity with regional routes in and around Ipswich
- Exposure to scheduled and express delivery services
Preferred education:
- Vocational training or formal studies in logistics, supply chain management, transport, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
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