Case Study: Cheshire West recycling Fuel Management
Cheshire West Council first partnered with Fueltek in 2022 with the installation of a 40,000 litre bunded tank, an FT4000AP twin fuel pump system and integrated fuel management software to improve onsite fuel control and reporting.
As the organisation’s operational network expanded, so did our relationship. In 2023, we worked directly with Stephen Irwin to supply an FT4000AP integrated fuel management system at the Ellesmere Port depot, complete with a 90 litres per minute fuel pump designed to support busy daily vehicle movements.
This created a consistent operational setup that site teams already understood and trusted. With connected systems already in place, Cheshire West Recycling could continue expanding its network using the same established fuel management structure across additional depots, giving managers greater visibility, standardised reporting, and controlled fuel access across every location.
The Project Brief:
In November 2025, Fueltek was approached by Chris Bell, the Household Waste Recycling Centre Mobilisation Lead. The organisation was preparing to take control of five additional household waste recycling centres by April 2026.
The mobilisation lead and operations manager knew they had a strict twelve week window to source, install and commission fully functioning fuel stations across every new location. Delays were simply not an option.
Expanding an existing fuel management network is significantly more efficient than introducing disconnected systems across different geographical locations. They needed a unified system that provided consistency across all sites, central visibility for management teams, and secure authorised access for vehicles operating across multiple postcodes.
The Fueltek Solution?
The project required five fully operational onsite fuelling installations to be delivered within the agreed twelve week lead time. Fueltek manufactured and delivered five 1,500 litre fuel tanks equipped with FT4000 large compact units.
The hardware specification was designed for demanding commercial use. We provided direct drive pumps, extended 3.66 metre hoses, automatic shut off nozzles and high precision hydrostatic gauges with pulsers.
Our engineering teams successfully installed and commissioned the equipment at the following depots well within the allotted timeframe:
- Chester Household Waste Recycling Centre, CH1 4LT
- Ellesmere Port Household Waste recycling Centre, CH65 4LB
- Northwich Household Waste Recycling Centre, CW9 5LN
- Winsford Recycling Centre, CW7 2RB
- Neston Household Waste Recycling Centre, CH64 3RL
Alongside the physical installation, Cheshire West Recycling required centralised fuel monitoring and reporting across the expanding network. Each depot was linked to the same central account through Fueltek’s browser based FMO software. This setup allows any authorised driver to pull up to the pumps at any location and dispense fuel securely using the FT4000 systems.
The management team at Cheshire West recycling now possesses a central login. They can view live fuel activity across the entire network instantly. Local site managers also hold individual authorised logins to monitor their specific depots. This system removes manual paperwork completely, enforces accountability and stops fuel discrepancies before they start.
The Final Results
Delivering the project on schedule meant the mobilisation team could focus entirely on the rest of the site handover. The vehicles were fueled and ready for the April handover exactly as planned. We value long term relationships over quick equipment sales.
The best proof of a successful rollout comes directly from the operations team itself.
Stephen Irwin, Senior Materials and Engineering Manager at Cheshire West Recycling, shared his thoughts on the completed project:
“I have always found Fueltek’s service to be both professional and friendly. During a recent project, their team fitted five new tanks across our sites, and the entire installation was carried out seamlessly, without any issues or delays. In fact, the work was completed to an impeccable standard, which really impressed me.”
Fuel Management Solutions Tailored to Your Operation
Fueltek works with organisations across transport, recycling, construction, infrastructure, and commercial fleet operations to design fuel management systems that support day to day operational requirements.
From the initial site survey through to installation, commissioning and ongoing software support, our team provides complete onsite fuel management solutions tailored to each operation.
To discuss your fuel storage, monitoring, and reporting requirements, get in touch with our Fueltek today.
