Transport Route Optimisation Specialist

Exertis (UK) Ltd.; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Certas Energy, the UK's largest independent distributor of fuel and lubricants, is hiring a Transport Planner / Vehicle Router to plan and optimise vehicle routes across a regional network. You will work with depot teams, drivers and stakeholders to ensure safe, efficient, and cost-effective deliveries, maintaining service standards and fleet utilisation.

Reporting to the Operations team, you will manage routing data, monitor performance, and ensure compliance with Health, Safety, Environmental

Qualifications

• Strong organisational skills and ability to prioritise effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy when working with operational data.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work to tight deadlines.
• Proactive and solution-focused approach to problem-solving.
• High levels of self-motivation and resilience.
• Strong IT skills and confidence using operational systems.
• Ability to work collaboratively with a wide range of stakeholders across the business.
• Understanding of transport, logistics or routing operations would be advantageous.
• Previous experience within a transport, logistics or routing environment.
• Knowledge of EU Drivers' Hours regulations and Working Time Directive requirements.
• Experience within the fuel distribution industry.
• Experience working with routing and fleet management systems.

Responsibilities

• Plan and optimise daily delivery routes for rigid and articulated vehicles.
• Collaborate with depot operations teams to maximise delivery efficiency and minimise transport costs.
• Manage delivery volumes while ensuring compliance with requirements.
• Reconcile daily deliveries against plan and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Maintain accurate driver, vehicle and routing data in systems.
• Monitor driver availability and vehicle utilisation.
• Liaise with depots, drivers and customers to resolve issues and support service excellence.
• Support transport KPI achievement through route planning and coordination.

Skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Problem-solving

Tools

Routing systems

Fleet management systems

Operational systems

Job description

Certas Energy, the UK's largest independent distributor of fuel and lubricants, is hiring a Transport Planner / Vehicle Router to plan and optimise vehicle routes across a regional network. You will work with depot teams, drivers and stakeholders to ensure safe, efficient, and cost-effective deliveries, maintaining service standards and fleet utilisation.

Reporting to the Operations team, you will manage routing data, monitor performance, and ensure compliance with Health, Safety, Environmental