Category: Certas Energy News

Since switching to onsite fuel storage, bulk fuel and fuel card solutions from Certas Energy, ASH Group has achieved total visibility over fuel usage and expenditure across its fleet with a clear audit trail of spend to support resource planning and prevent fraud. The business has also reported a significant reduction in fuel costs, saving […]

Operating 24 hours a day, seven days a week, 365 days a year, Harwich Haven in Essex is one of the UK’s largest and busiest commercial port complexes. Harwich Haven Authority (HHA) is the non-profit organisation that oversees the port, ensuring the complex remains open and operational while helping nearly 5,000 visiting vessels a year […]

“I decided to apply for a management apprenticeship because it’s something I’ve always wanted to do. “I had more encouragement and focus to complete my apprenticeship because the programme was organised through Certas. “So far, I’ve learnt a lot in terms of different management styles, supporting learning and development, reviewing plans and the overall performance […]

The management apprenticeship I’m currently doing has given me the information and ideas I need to progress myself. It has taught me how to adapt my management style, which I’m already putting into practice with my team. “The monthly training meetings I attend are really helpful and the feedback I receive from those sessions give […]

“I was already working in a customer facing role, but I wanted to develop my skills further, especially in a role where I would receive on the job training and support. “At the minute my main focus when I’m not working is saving up to buy a house. “So far, I’ve loved getting to grips […]

“The HR apprenticeship programme was right for me as I have always been a people person and I wanted to pursue a career in Human Resources. “I’ve learnt a lot in terms of managing absence, employment law and the whole recruitment process. “I would strongly suggest applying for an apprenticeship programme, especially within Certas, as […]

“The idea of learning while working really appealed to me. I believe that the experience I’m gaining from being in a real working environment will benefit me in years to come. “My apprenticeship at Certas has given me the opportunity to experience what it’s like to work in an area I’m interested in. “So far […]

Most HGV drivers do not have the luxury of delaying their journeys when the cold sets in. As temperatures begin to drop, follow these top 10 tips to stay safe and keep moving in winter weather.  1. Check conditions before setting off. Take a look at the forecast before getting in your lorry. The weather may […]

Certas Energy, the UK’s leading independent distributor of fuels and lubricants, has recently opened a new bunker refuelling site in Holyhead, North Wales. The site is the only dedicated HGV-refuelling facility on the island of Anglesey.  Featuring a high-speed refuelling system, which dispenses fuel at a speed of up to 120 litres per minute, it […]

When it comes to the alternative fuels conversation, fiction can too often take precedence over fact. That’s why we created The Alternative Guide to Navigating the New Energy Mix to bust the myths that could be holding businesses back from adopting alternative fuels to transition to a low emission future.  While many businesses know that alternative fuels […]