Certas News

Fairfields Farm is a shining example of an entrepreneurial success story within the UK agricultural industry. Owned by husband and wife team, Robert and Laura Strathern, the farm harvests potatoes, maize and rye on farmland across the Colne Valley, just north of Colchester, Essex. The farm grows 12 different potato varieties which are cold stored, […]

Hinkley Point C is one of Europe’s largest construction projects, will take ten years to complete with 5,600 workers expected on-site during the project’s peak. The nuclear power station will provide 6 million homes with low carbon energy and supply 7% of the nation’s electricity over its 60-year lifespan. Certas Energy has recently opened a […]

More than 1 million families in the UK rely on wood burners to warm their homes during the winter months. In an attempt to reduce pollution and create cleaner air, the UK government announced that polluting fuels burnt on open fires and household stoves will be phased out. The coal and wet wood ban in […]

Certas Energy, the UK’s largest independent distributor of fuels and lubricants, hosted a ground-breaking ceremony as work commences on the construction of a new HGV refuelling bunker site at the Port of Southampton. Working in partnership with leading port operator Associated British Ports (ABP), the HGV refuelling facility is the first of its kind to […]

Smart Oil Tank Gauge Benefits Particularly in the colder months, managing your heating oil usage manually can be difficult and strenuous. Often, this can lead to a shortage of fuel, or completely running out at a time when you need it most. However, with a Smart Monitor, all of these problems can be eliminated. This […]

As part of National Apprenticeship Week 2019, we met with Chris, Chloe and Alex who are completing their HR Apprenticeships with Certas Energy. We caught up with them all, one year on to see how they have progressed and understand how completing an apprenticeship has helped develop their careers. Chris Ellison During the last twelve […]

We’re proud to announce that our new depot in Braintree is now open for business. The purpose-built Braintree site will supply gas oil, DERV and heating oil (Therma35 for commercial and farming) as well as Kerosene and Premium Kerosene (Glowmax), to agricultural, commercial, industrial and domestic customers. Our knowledgeable and friendly team is looking forward […]

We have a number of Team Leader Apprentices throughout our business. We caught up with Chris Joyce to discuss how completing his apprenticeship has enhanced his leadership skills: Since starting the apprenticeship, I have a much better understanding of people and my team. The apprenticeship has taught me how to spot ‘categories’ that people may […]

Jane and Jodie have both been working at Certas Energy for over 10 years. They are currently supporting each other as they each complete apprenticeships alongside their existing roles. Find out more about their experiences and how completing an apprenticeship is enhancing their careers. Jane Jones, Receptionist undertaking a Business Admin Apprenticeship After almost 11 […]

The knowledge I have gained in the last 12 months has really helped me in terms of gaining more knowledge and understanding in my career. It has also given me a greater insight into the management process and how this can be applied. We are now split up into our specific degree groups and it […]