Fleet & Logistics Orchestrator (Dispatch & Route)

Next Mile Transport Limited; Ipswich; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Next Mile Transport Limited is seeking a Fleet & Logistics Operations Specialist to coordinate daily fleet activities on-site across multiple locations. You will dispatch vehicles, plan routes, and schedule drivers to support final-mile and regional operations.

The role requires strong experience with TMS and telematics, plus excellent communication with drivers and customers to maintain on-time performance and service quality.

Qualifications

• Experience coordinating fleet, planning transport and final-mile operations.
• Proficiency with TMS, GPS/telematics and related digital tools.
• Ability to monitor shipments, manage exceptions and communicate clearly.
• Knowledge of vehicle compliance and road transport safety practices.
• Strong organizational skills and spreadsheet/reporting proficiency.
• Comfort working on-site in a fast-paced environment.
• UK logistics familiarity and knowledge of Ipswich routes is a plus.
• Vocational training or formal studies in logistics or related field.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate daily fleet activities including vehicle dispatching and driver scheduling.
• Plan optimized routes to support final-mile and regional operations.
• Monitor shipment status and resolve delivery issues with drivers and customers.
• Maintain transport records and ensure compliance with regulations.
• Analyze data to improve efficiency and support safety initiatives.

Skills

Fleet coordination

Transport planning

Route optimization

TMS/GPS/telemetics tools

Driver scheduling

Stakeholder communication

Health and safety knowledge

Spreadsheet reporting

Education

Vocational training in logistics/supply chain

Tools

TMS

Logistics software

Telematics

Job description

Next Mile Transport Limited is seeking a Fleet & Logistics Operations Specialist to coordinate daily fleet activities on-site across multiple locations. You will dispatch vehicles, plan routes, and schedule drivers to support final-mile and regional operations.

The role requires strong experience with TMS and telematics, plus excellent communication with drivers and customers to maintain on-time performance and service quality.