Mitchells would like to announce our 2022 Christmas operating hours to all of our customers. Wednesday 14th December – Last day for sending Irish pallets for delivery pre-Christmas, providing there are no issues with customs clearance.Monday 19th December – Last day for standard Economy Pallets for delivery pre-ChristmasTuesday 20th December – Last day for Economy […]
Over the last year, Mitchells have been taking part in several fundraisers to help support the Nottingham Hospitals Charity. Our local community matters, that’s why our whole team gets involved with local projects throughout the year to support the people and charities that are making a difference in Nottingham and beyond. Our local community matters […]
It’s important to us to leave a lasting, positive impact on our world – that’s both the community we’re based in, and our industry. As a transport and logistics business, it would be easy for us to sweep the subject of carbon emissions under the rug. Making excuses that goods need to be transported. However, […]
Did you know only 2% of HGV drivers in the UK are female? In a male-dominated industry, Mitchells want to shine a spotlight on our female truck drivers and how they’re breaking barriers in the industry. Only 5.7% of LGV vehicle tests passed from April 2021 to March 2022 were female, compared to 58.3% vehicle tests […]
On the 27th and 28th of April, Mitchells HQ was delighted to welcome members of the Driving Research Unit from Nottingham Trent University, who had joined us for what became a very exciting but valuable two days of VR testing. Bit of Background The Driving Research Unit of the Psychology Department at NTU, is currently […]
As some of you may be aware Mitchells are proud supporters of Nottingham Hospitals Charity, This year they have asked us to help support the work they are doing at Hayward House to raise 1.5 million pounds for enhancements to benefit patients and families being treated at Hayward House, which is located at the City Hospital […]
In August 2021 Mitchells were approached by the Traffic & Transport Safety Research Unit of Nottingham Trent University to assist them with a road safety project. As the project was something that we hold closely within our company mission and values, how could we refuse? The Project The unit is currently building several Virtual Reality […]
Mitchells are supporting the APN (Association of Pallet Networks) appeal in relation to the tragedy that is unfolding in Ukraine, which is leading to the largest refugee crisis Europe has seen in modern times. As a network industry, we are looking at ways we can help. In light of the current situation, we are asking […]
Commitment to achieving Net Zero Mitchells of Mansfield Ltd, is committed to achieving Net Zero emissions by 2050. Baseline Emissions Footprint Baseline emissions are a record of the greenhouse gases that have been produced in thepast and were produced prior to the introduction of any strategies to reduce emissions.Baseline emissions are the reference point against […]
From Monday 7th June preparations for the G7 Summit in Cornwall will begin & major restrictions will be in force. See how this affects deliveries.
With the many challenges facing the UK in 2020, with COVID restrictions & lockdowns it was important for Mitchells to support the Santa’s Big Drop appeal.