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On Sunday, our West Berkshire team enthusiastically took part in Newbury Krazy Races. The inaugural event encourages teams to race through Newbury Town Centre, navigating obstacles in front of around 10,000 people. 🏎️🏁 It was a real team event building the cart from scratch with contributions not only from VolkerHighways employees but also our supply chain partners. Kerby, our road safety mascot, came along for the ride and especially enjoyed the day. Congratulations to our team who managed a respectable 13th place out 20, against some fierce semi-professional competitors! After a disappointing first run of 47 seconds, we managed to chip 12 seconds off and finish in 35 seconds – just 11 seconds slower than the winners. We look forward to supporting future community endeavours.

We are incredibly proud to have played a crucial part in this achievement. Electric vehicles are transforming the way we move, reducing emissions, and reshaping the transport landscape. 🔌⚡ Our VolkerSmart Technologies delivery team is already making strong progress on the next 1,000 chargers in the London Borough of Tower Hamlets which reflects the strength of our collaborative partnership with ubitricity. #EVcharging

Zero outstanding pothole orders in BaNES for Bath & North East Somerset Council! 🙌   Thanks to the use of Viafix permanent cold-lay material and our Thermal Road Repair vehicle, our team has achieved an incredible milestone - zero outstanding pothole work orders across BaNES!   These solutions have enabled our crews to complete pothole and small patching repairs more efficiently. With materials stored directly at the depot, we’ve reduced travel time to the quarry, minimised downtime, and eliminated waste from unused materials.

Improving footways across West Berkshire 🙌🏽 This summer, as part of West Berkshire Council’s annual footway programme, we’re delivering over 14,000m² of micro-surfacing to restore and protect pedestrian routes across the region. Micro-surfacing is a sustainable solution that repairs surface imperfections and seals the footway to prevent fretting caused by ageing surfaces. It creates a safer, more consistent surface, reducing trip hazards, without the need for excavation, bringing clear environmental benefits. 📍 Take a look at the transformation at Rangewood Avenue, where we’ve already completed over 2,000m² of micro-surfacing - https://shorturl.at/g99fy

1,200 EV charging points in just 32 days! ⚡🔌 VolkerSmart Technologies, our EV subsidiary, is on a roll! We have hit another major milestone in the London Borough of Tower Hamlets for our client, ubitricity, installing 1,200 charging points in just over a month! A great achievement thanks to our collaborative partnership with ubitricity! #EVcharging #TowerHamlets

Ready to take the next step in your traffic management career? 🚧✨ We’re looking for a Traffic Management Supervisor to join our team based at our Wokingham depot in Berkshire. The ideal candidate will have: ✅Previous experience in traffic management 12AB&D operations  ✅Previous experience in highways maintenance schemes ✅Competence in traffic management design and implementation ✅Excellent people management skills For more information and to apply, please click here: https://shorturl.at/9ENDj 

Have you spotted us in Westminster lately? 🚗⚡ VolkerSmart Technologies, our EV division, is hard at work installing EV charging bollards along residential streets designed to blend seamlessly with the streetscape. These new bollards are in addition to the 900 we’ve already installed in the City over the last couple of years. We’re proud to be delivering these on behalf of ubitricity, helping to build a cleaner, greener future for the capital. Take a look at what we’ve achieved to date! #EVcharging #Westminster

Recently, a team of six from our West Sussex County Council highway maintenance contract visited HMP Ford where we presented to approx. 40 prisoners all looking for work upon their release. 💼📝 HMP Ford is an open men’s prison, where the guys work in various positions and learn vital skills for their release into the ‘real world.’ The team gave an introduction into VolkerHighways and the wider business followed by engaging small-group sessions where participants shared their CVs and highlighted their skills and experiences. Overall, the experience was extremely positive, and we’re excited about the opportunity to collaborate with and support the prison throughout the duration of the contract.

VolkerHighways’ HESA approved training centre is running the following Highways Electrical Registration Scheme (HERS) course and we have a small number of places available: 👉🏽403 BS 7671 2018 | IET Wiring regulations VolkerHighways’ training centre also offer the full range of HERS courses that can be delivered at your organisation’s premises. If you have any employees you would like to attend the above training courses or require further details including timings and cost, please email VHTrainingAcademy@volkerhighways.co.uk or call Tony Sibbons on 07369229704.

Swing into summer! 🏏☀️ Our West Berkshire Council highway maintenance team recently hosted their first-ever rounders tournament! Teams from across various VolkerHighways contracts came together for an afternoon of friendly competition and sunshine - with a few sunburnt necks to prove it! The line-up included brilliantly named teams: Best Berkshire, Abingdon All Stars, No ‘Hit Sherlock, Ball Breakers, and TM. Each team played four exciting matches, making time for some banter and well-deserved downtime. A huge congratulations to our overall champions, No ‘Hit Sherlock - representing West Berkshire with pride! The tournament helped raise over £500, which has been match-funded by VolkerHighways, bringing the total to £1,000. All proceeds will go to the National Animal Welfare Trust (Trindledown Farm), West Berkshire’s chosen Close Call charity for 2025, supporting their vital work rescuing and rehoming cats, dogs, and other animals in need. Special thanks to Carolan Construction for donating a hog roast which went down a treat! Thank you to everyone who took part and brought their energy, enthusiasm, and competitive spirit. Here's to more great events to come! 🙌🏽