Mitchell's of Mansfield Transport and Distribution Ltd

16/10/2026

WE’RE HIRING – CLASS 2 DAY DRIVER

Join a family business that’s been keeping the UK moving for over 50 years.

We’re looking for a Class 2 Day Driver to become part of Team Mitchells. This is a full-time, permanent role, working Monday to Friday with a 7:30am start.

ADR certification is ideal, but not essential.

If you’re looking for more than just a driving job, and want to be part of a company that genuinely values its people, we’d love to hear from you.

📧 [email protected]

📞 01623 555707

15/10/2026

A predictable peak shouldn’t become an emergency.

If you know a promotion, product launch or seasonal rush will increase pallet volumes, tell your logistics partner early.

Six weeks’ notice gives everyone room to plan. A request for extra capacity the day before collection gives them much less.

The uncomfortable question: are you sharing your forecasts, or hoping the network will absorb the extra volume?

We cover forecasting and other practical ways to strengthen your supply chain in our latest blog: read it here.

We look at practical strategies for building supply chain resilience, from diversifying suppliers to creating a more flexible distribution network.

14/10/2026

Here's a little throwback to 6 months ago, when we won an award at the Power in Partnerships Awards.

We scooped the award for Corporate Social Responsibility Initiative for our work throughout Nottinghamshire through our support that helps improve the lives of many vulnerable people.

We've supported Nottingham Hospitals Charity for several years, and have signed the Armed Forces Covenant, proudly supporting those who serve or have served, in the military and their families.

We don't do it for the recognition, we do it for the community, but we'd like to say a huge thank you to the judges that voted for us 🧡

13/10/2026

'In logistics, adaptability is everything. At Mitchells, we’ve weathered five decades of industry shifts — and it’s our people, planning, and partnerships that keep us resilient.'

Richard Montgomery, Managing Director

12/10/2026

Your contingency plan is only useful if your team knows what to do when something goes wrong.

Try this: your usual carrier has no capacity tomorrow. Several orders must reach customers on time.

Who makes the call? Which deliveries take priority? What other services are available? Who updates the customers?

If those answers have to be worked out in the moment, the plan needs work.

Our latest blog walks through the questions that help businesses prepare for disruption, read the guide:

We look at practical strategies for building supply chain resilience, from diversifying suppliers to creating a more flexible distribution network.

07/10/2026

Are damaged pallets and excessive packaging eating into your profits? 💸

In the logistics industry, waste isn't just an environmental issue; it's a financial one. From broken pallets to unnecessary stretch wrap, these inefficiencies add up.

We understand the pressure of rising costs and over the years, we've compiled practical strategies to reduce waste, including proper pallet handling, optimised loading, and smart material choices.

Learn how to minimise waste, reduce disposal costs, and improve operational efficiency, leading to a healthier bottom line.

Read the full blog for actionable tips to reduce pallet waste and save money!

https://mitchellsofmansfield.com/2025/03/reduce-pallet-waste/

06/10/2026

Mitchells is a family business.

Family values go a long way here!

Steve, our Operations Manager told us all about working at Mitchells. Watch below 👇

01/10/2026

If your customer tells you a pallet is late before your logistics provider does, you’ve lost valuable time.

Early information gives you choices. You can update the customer, adjust a schedule or explore another way to meet the requirement.

Finding out only when someone chases you leaves far fewer options.

Tracking matters. So does having people who tell you when there’s a problem and help you work through it.

How quickly would your team know if a critical delivery was delayed?

More on visibility and resilience in our latest blog: https://mitchellsofmansfield.com/2026/09/building-supply-chain-resilience-in-uncertain-times/

25/09/2026

The cheapest delivery option can become expensive very quickly.

Economy delivery makes sense when there’s flexibility. But when a customer has a strict delivery window, or an urgent order needs to move, the cost of a delay may outweigh the saving on transport.

Do you know which consignments need another option—and what that option is?

Economy, next-day, timed and dedicated services all have a place. Resilience means knowing when to use each one before you’re under pressure.

24/09/2026

What would stop your deliveries tomorrow?

One unavailable vehicle? One disrupted route? One carrier with no spare capacity?

If a single problem could leave your team scrambling, that’s a risk worth examining before it becomes urgent.

Map the journey from supplier to customer. Find the points where you depend on one option. Then decide what you would do if that option disappeared.

Our latest blog sets out practical ways to build a more resilient supply chain:

We look at practical strategies for building supply chain resilience, from diversifying suppliers to creating a more flexible distribution network.