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New appointment – Regional Director Scotland, Terrawise
Readypower Terrawise are delighted to announce the appointment of Andy McLaren as Regional Director Scotland.
CPA Stars of the Future awards!
Congratulations to Neil Forrester for consecutive nominations in the CPA Stars of the Future awards!
Converted Long Reach Colmar
Our further investment to make our fleet the most modern, innovate and diverse in Scotland.
Readypower Rail Services Ltd acquire Road Rail Vehicle (RRV) assets of Holyrail Ltd
Readypower Rail Services are delighted to announce the acquisition of the entire operating rail fleet of MEWPs and RRVs of Holyrail Ltd.
FORS Silver Certificate award
Many hours of hard work from our Transport Manager assisted by Managers, Fitters, Operators and Lorry Drivers. All taking time out of their busy schedules to attend various training events in the classrooms and out on the road.
Innovative Ideas Keeping our Staff Safe
In a Covid-19 world, Readypower seeks simple innovative ideas to help keep our operators and those working with them safe during the current pandemic.
Network Rail Sunderland Emergency Works
On Saturday 23rd May @ 10am our Contracts Manager took a call from the NWR Programs Manager enquiring whether we had 3 MEWPs (Mobile Elevating Work Platforms) available for an emergency job in Sunderland.
Mental Health Awareness Week
Mental Health Awareness Week is the UK’s national week to raise awareness of mental health and mental health problems and inspire action to promote the message of good mental health for all. Hosted by the Mental Health Foundation, mental health awareness week takes place from 18-24 May 2020. The theme for 2020 is kindness.
RRV Superbug 300
Our first Superbug came out of the workshop for the first time this week to commence testing. With Readypowers’ on-going drive to improve efficiency for our clients, the latest addition to our fleet being built in collaboration with GOS Engineering is the largest possible tracked excavator for the British Network gauge. (W6A)
Welbeck Colliery Renewal
Readypower were delighted once again to be working with NWR Leeds Works Delivery at Welbeck Colliery in Week 3, following the successful completion of their works at Leeds Station over the Christmas period. In these unprecedented times the addition of social distancing, personal PPE protection as well as machine cleanliness all added to the challenge ahead.
COVID-19 Readypower Group Business Update
As we are griped in the midst of a global health crisis, I recognise the uncertainty that this brings to our employees, customers and suppliers. Readypower Group is working diligently to comply with all guidelines, meet demands and reduce risk, whilst continuing to provide essential services to the UK transport and infrastructure sector.
BAM Nuttall Blockade
During week 47 & week 48 we completed a 9 day blockade with 9 RRVs, installing 370m of King Post Piling and installation.
D5 Dozer Conversions
Readypower still remain the leaders investing in new plant with an annual CAPEX in excess of £6m.
Upgraded Trailers
Readypower are still striving for better reliability and cost control as we lead the way in keeping our fleet off the Do Not Use list and available for work.
Personnel Transporter
Readypower have always been renowned for innovation and thinking outside the box. Here we have taken a machine which we no longer use and re purposed it with further design to become our new transporter.
Readypower’s Response to COVID-19
Readypower is actively monitoring the Coronavirus situation as it develops and is proactively taking steps to protect employees, customers, shareholders, and local communities. The company is adhering to Government regulations as well as guidance from public health agencies such as the World Health Organisation.
Readypower Continues To Support Sebastian’s Action Trust
Readypower are pleased to continue to support Sebastian’s Action Trust, a wonderful local children’s charity. Offering respite holiday breaks at their purpose-built facilities in the South, and an outreach service of support to families with children suffering from life limiting or life-threatening conditions throughout the UK, this Charity is close to our hearts.
Readypower Group Chairman appointment
Readypower Group is delighted to announce the appointment of Paul Lester as Non-Executive Chairman. Paul has a huge amount of executive experience across several sectors as the CEO of Graseby, VT Group and Group Managing Director of Balfour Beatty.