Depot Operations Manager

Operations Manager – Bodmin Are you ready to lead with purpose, drive operational excellence, and make a real impact? We’re looking for an experienced Operations Manager to take ownership of our Bodmin depot, delivering best-in-class service while aligning with the wider Certas Energy Strategy. This is a pivotal role where you’ll lead local operations, drive performance, and embed a culture of safety, accountability, and continuous improvement. You’ll be instrumental in delivering customer satisfaction, optimising costs, and hitting P&L targets—all while creating an engaging and high-performing environment. What’s in it for you? Competitive salary Company Van 25 days annual leave + bank holidays Flexible leave options: buy, sell, carry Industry-leading safety standards Clear pathways for career development Generous company pension scheme Discounts through the Certas Energy Group Scheme What You’ll Be Doing: Lead a motivated and safety-first team of drivers and operational staff Ensure service quality and efficiency to meet KPIs and customer expectations Drive cost-effective operations and deliver on P&L targets Align local operations with Certas Energy’s strategic direction Champion change initiatives, process improvements, and industry best practices Cultivate a collaborative and accountable culture across the depot What We’re Looking For: Attributes (Who You Are): Collaborative: Strong relationship builder with peers, stakeholders, and teams Driven: Results-oriented with a clear focus on performance and accountability Credible: Authentic, trusted, and consistent in delivery Courageous: Comfortable with difficult conversations and challenging the status quo Decisive: Confident decision-maker, accountable for outcomes Resilient: Adaptable under pressure and committed to a shared vision Experience (What You’ve Done): Built strong internal and external partnerships Delivered change using effective change management principles Managed budgets and ensured cost-effective operations Maintained compliance with legal and organisational standards Delivered services in a dynamic, fast-paced environment Competencies (What You’re Capable Of): Leading and managing change initiatives Staying composed and adaptable in challenging situations Budget forecasting and financial decision-making Holding teams accountable through clear expectations Promoting and embodying a strong safety culture Knowledge (What You Know): Strong understanding of leadership in operational settings Safe working practices and regulatory requirements Building high-value stakeholder relationships Commercial awareness of the bulk fuel or energy sector Reading and using financial and management information to drive decisions Negotiation and influencing techniques Key Accountabilities: People: Lead and inspire an engaged, safety-focused workforce Customer: Deliver outstanding service that meets performance metrics Efficiency: Improve processes and share best practices Financial: Control costs and deliver against budget targets Strategy: Align depot operations with Certas Energy’s strategic goals If you're a passionate and results-driven operations leader ready to take your career to the next level, we want to hear from you. Apply today and be part of a team that’s powering the future of energy—safely, efficiently, and responsibly. Company Information Certas Energy is the leading independent distributor of fuels and lubricants in the UK. With a national network of over 130 depots, over 900 tankers, more than 80 retail forecourts, fuel cards usable at over 2,000 sites, it is our 2,300 colleagues who keep our business moving each day. Our team is an essential part of the robust infrastructure that consistently and dependably delivers billions of litres of high-quality fuel and associated services to homes and businesses all over the UK each year. We’re proud of our range of innovative fuel supply and management services and are committed to provide industry leading solutions in liquid fuels, as the worlds energy mix evolves towards a zero emissions future. From the option to offset carbon emissions with each fuel order, to providing cleaner burning fuels that lower harmful emission of PM and NOx, Certas Energy strive to make our energy expertise count for all of our customers. We have a strong culture of safety and compliance principles, driven by our dedicated Safety F1rst and Doing the Right Thing Initiatives. This, teamed with our many programmes of learning, development and talent nurture, means that we can support our colleagues to grow and thrive within a fast paced working environment. This is fundamental to good business performance, and integral to our long‑term business success. The successful candidate will be offered the position on Certas Energy terms and conditions of employment. Certas Energy Ltd is an Equal Opportunities Employer #J-18808-Ljbffr