Transport Manager

Covering Locations across the East of England - Hybrid - Field 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.

At Certas Energy, we are committed to delivering industry-leading fuel and lubricant solutions while maintaining the highest standards of safety, compliance and operational excellence. Due to continued growth, we are looking for an experienced Transport Manager to join our Transport team and take responsibility for fleet compliance and operational performance across multiple locations.

The Role

This is a hands-on, field-based leadership role covering the East of England, with responsibility for managing the efficiency, compliance and operational effectiveness of a fleet of approximately 70-100 vehicles across 8-10 locations.

You'll play a key role in ensuring our transport operation remains safe, compliant and commercially efficient while supporting depot teams and driving best practice across the network. This position requires regular travel to operational sites and active involvement in fleet inspections, compliance audits and vehicle management activities.

Reporting to the Senior Transport Manager, you will take ownership of transport compliance and fleet management activities, ensuring full adherence to Operator Licence requirements, DVSA regulations, tachograph legislation, driver's hours regulations and Working Time Directive requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and coordinate fleet operations across multiple sites.
• Ensure full compliance with Operator Licence requirements and transport legislation.
• Act as a nominated Transport Manager CPC Holder on the Operator Licence.
• Monitor and manage fleet compliance, maintenance schedules and vehicle roadworthiness.
• Conduct regular vehicle inspections, fleet checks and site audits.
• Drive cost control initiatives and identify operational efficiencies.
• Manage compliance reporting, ensuring clear accountability and governance standards.
• Monitor tachograph performance, driver's hours compliance and Working Time Directive adherence.
• Support depot management teams on transport and compliance-related matters.
• Complete risk assessments and promote a strong Health, Safety and Environmental culture.
• Investigate incidents, implement corrective actions and maintain compliance records.
• Work closely with operational stakeholders to ensure fleet availability and service performance.

About You

We're looking for a practical and proactive Transport Manager who enjoys being visible within the operation and leading from the front.

Essential Experience & Qualifications

• Valid Transport Manager CPC qualification.
• Demonstrable experience managing commercial vehicle fleets.
• Strong knowledge of Operator Licence compliance requirements.
• Experience in transport compliance, fleet management and vehicle maintenance programmes.
• Working knowledge of tachograph legislation, driver's hours regulations and Working Time Directive requirements.
• Good understanding of Health & Safety legislation and best practice.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong organisational and prioritisation skills.
• Full UK Driving Licence with no more than 6 penalty points

Desirable

• Experience within the tanker, fuel distribution or bulk haulage sector.
• Technical knowledge of tanker operations and fleet compliance requirements.
• Experience managing geographically dispersed fleets and multi-site operations.
• ADR knowledge and experience would be advantageous.

Why Join Certas Energy?

As the UK's largest independent distributor of fuels and lubricants, we offer the opportunity to join a business where safety, operational excellence and customer service are at the heart of everything we do. The role offers significant autonomy, exposure to senior stakeholders and the opportunity to influence transport performance across a large operational network.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Annual company bonus scheme
• Company car or car allowance
• Pension scheme
• Holiday buy and sell scheme
• Employee discount schemes
• Career development opportunities within a market-leading business

Doing right by everyone

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.