Depot Operations Leader: Safety-Driven Excellence

Exertis (UK) Ltd.; St Boswells; Remote; GBP 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Certas Energy, the UK's leading independent distributor of fuels and energy solutions, is seeking an Operations Manager to lead depot operations, drive performance and sustain high safety and service standards. You will manage teams, budgets and strategic change while delivering commercial success.

The role demands strong leadership, change management and a proactive, safety-conscious approach in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience leading operational teams within a fast-paced environment.
• Experience managing budgets and delivering against financial targets.
• Demonstrated success in implementing operational improvements and managing change.
• Strong stakeholder management and relationship-building skills.
• Experience ensuring compliance with operational procedures and regulatory requirements.
• Ability to balance customer expectations with operational performance and commercial objectives.
• Strong leadership and people management capability.
• Excellent communication and influencing skills.
• Ability to lead teams through change and transformation.
• Commercial awareness and financial understanding.
• Strong decision-making and problem-solving capability.
• Resilience and adaptability in a changing environment.
• Ability to set clear expectations and hold teams accountable for results.
• Passion for safety, compliance and operational excellence

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop an engaged operational workforce, creating a positive, accountable and safety-focused culture.
• Ensure outstanding customer service delivery through effective planning, resource management and operational execution.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives, identifying opportunities to improve performance, efficiency and service levels.
• Manage operational budgets and deliver against agreed financial targets.
• Support and implement business change initiatives and strategic projects.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, industry regulations and legal requirements.
• Champion a Safety First culture, promoting safe working practices across all operational activities.
• Build strong relationships with colleagues, customers and stakeholders to achieve shared business objectives.

Skills

Leadership

Budget management

Change management

Stakeholder management

Compliance

Strategic planning

Communication

People management

Decision making

Job description

Certas Energy, the UK's leading independent distributor of fuels and energy solutions, is seeking an Operations Manager to lead depot operations, drive performance and sustain high safety and service standards. You will manage teams, budgets and strategic change while delivering commercial success.

The role demands strong leadership, change management and a proactive, safety-conscious approach in a fast-paced environment.