Transport Planner

Salary:
Available on Request

Location:

GB

Contract Type:
Fixed Term Contract

Location Type:
Site / Retail Based

At Certas Energy we’re keen to take a lead in the industry. We have a culture of strong safety and compliance principles, driven by our dedicated Safety F1rst and Doing the Right Thing (compliance) Initiative. Health and safety is paramount to our business ethos – it is fundamental to good business performance, and integral to long-term business success.

Are you highlyorganised,analytical and passionate about delivering operational excellence? Do you enjoy solving complex logistical challenges and ensuring customers receive outstanding service?

We have an exciting opportunity for a Router to join our Operations team. In this role, you'll be responsible for planning and optimising vehicle routes across a regional network, ensuring deliveries are completed safely, efficiently and cost-effectively. Working closely with depot teams, drivers and operational stakeholders, you'll play a key role in maximising fleet utilisation, maintaining service standards and supporting business performance.

At Certas Energy, we're the UK's largest independent distributor of fuel and lubricants, serving homes, businesses and industries through a nationwide network of depots and delivery operations. Our people play a vital role in keeping communities, businesses and critical infrastructure moving every day.

• Planning andoptimisingdaily delivery routes for both rigid and articulated vehicles.
• Working closely with depot operations teams tomaximisedelivery efficiency andminimisetransport costs.
• Managing delivery volumes while ensuring compliance with operational and customer requirements.
• Reconciling daily deliveries against plan andidentifyingopportunities for continuous improvement.
• Maintainingaccuratedriver,vehicle and routing data within company systems.
• Monitoring driver availability, vehicleutilisationand operational performance.
• Liaising with depots,drivers and customers to resolve delivery issues and support service excellence.
• Supporting transport KPI achievement through effective route planning and operational coordination.
• Ensuring compliance with Health, Safety, Environmental and Quality standards at all times.
• Completing administration activities accurately and within agreed timescales.
• Providing regional operational support and cover when required.

• Strongorganisationalskills with the ability toprioritiseeffectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy when working with operational data.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work to tight deadlines.
• A proactive and solution-focused approach to problem-solving.
• High levelsof self-motivation and resilience.
• Strong IT skills and confidence using operational systems and technology.
• Ability to work collaboratively with a wide range of stakeholders across the business.
• Understanding of transport,logistics or routing operations would be advantageous.
• Previous experience within a transport,logisticsor routing environment.
• Knowledge of EU Drivers' Hoursregulationsand Working Time Directive requirements.
• Experience with in the fuel distribution industry.
• Experience working with routing and fleet management systems.

At Certas Energy , our people are key to our success. We are committed to creating a safe,inclusive and supportive environment where everyone can thrive and develop their career.

• Competitive salary.
• Company pension scheme.
• Life assurance.
• Employee wellbeing support.
• Ongoing training and development opportunities.
• Career progression opportunities across a national business.
• The opportunity to work within a vital operational function supporting customers across the UK.

People matter at Certas Energy. We’re an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from all regardless of age, disability, gender identity or gender reassignment, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race (which includes race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin and caste) religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation or educational background. We’re committed to doing right by our people, so we all feel engaged, motivated and proud to work for Certas Energy.