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At Certas Energy, we are UK’s largest diesel fuel distributor. For the last 40 years we’ve helped supply businesses across a range of industries, ensuring fuel needs are maintained and supporting continuous business performance. Our customers trust Certas Energy as they need a reliable diesel supply to fuel a mixed range of business-critical vehicles and […]

Updated: 24 March 2021 In the March 2021 budget, the Chancellor of the Exchequer confirmed upcoming changes to tax relief for off-road – or ‘red’ – diesel. These changes, first announced in late 2019 and consulted upon by government in 2020, will result in the removal of the entitlement to tax relief for some sectors […]

We all know that business isn’t always easy on the farm. From tricky local weather conditions, to national policy changes and global pandemics, a wide range of influences can be disruptive for your operations. While the world around the agricultural sector may be ever-changing, you can always rely on your fuel partner to help you […]

International Women’s Day 2021 This year marks the start of Certas Energy establishing their Inclusion and Diversity (I&D) forum with colleague champions who are passionate about making a difference and who each come with their own diverse background and experiences. Our ambition is to establish an Open and Honest culture where all feel equally welcome. […]

“Without my apprenticeship I wouldn’t have been able to make the transition to my new role” Emma Wordsworth is approaching the final stage of her apprenticeship which is MSc. In Logistics and Supply Chain Management.  Find out how the apprenticeship has prepared Emma for a change of role and how it continues to support her […]

“I want to continue with my development and help me continue to grow further” Natalie is a Commercial Sales Manager in the Certas Ipswich office. Having completed her Level 3 apprenticeship Natalie tells us how the apprenticeship has enhanced her skills and her future aspirations. “Since completing my Level 3 apprenticeship, I haven’t actually changed […]

Having successfully completed the ILM Level 3 Management Apprenticeship, Nathan wanted to take his learning further and has recently enrolled onto Level 5. “I was appointed to the role of Area Operations Manager whilst undertaking the L3 course and was able to put the training that I received into practice tracking performance with more analytics, […]

“I continuously want to improve, learn and push myself out of my comfort zone” Ashleigh Randell is a Contracts and Project Manager in Certas’ National Accounts department. Find out how completing her apprenticeship has helped strengthen Ashleigh’s management skills. “Before doing the apprenticeship I was new to a management role and I didn’t fully understand […]

Before I started my apprenticeship I worked at a postal service Company, I was in a good job and even though I enjoyed it, I had always wanted to pursue a career in driving.  However, putting yourself through the HGV training and tests, especially when you have a young son, is very expensive.    I did […]

“I would definitely recommend an LGV apprenticeship to anyone who wants to a career in driving. I could not have asked for a better experience. “ Harry joined Certas Energy just under 18 months ago having started his apprenticeship in October 2019. Let’s find out how he is getting on and what he thinks of […]