MOBILITY SUPPLIER CASE STUDY C R Reynolds Jobs boost as C R Reynolds paves way for Goole facility

An East construction company has emp- and it has enabled us to grow our own team at the loyed six new people as a direct result of working on same time. Siemens Mobility’s project in Goole. “We have kept trading, haven’t had to furlough -based C R Reynolds Ltd has been contracted anyone and have taken on six new people for the to carry out enabling works on the site of the indus- Siemens works, which has been fantastic. try-leading rail manufacturing facility and this has meant a trainee site manager, two groundworkers, “This is such a positive investment and a major a gateman, an apprentice and a cleaner have all boost for the region, particularly from a job creation been taken on. perspective.

“It was also great to see Prime Minister Boris John- son visit the site in July and that was a big morale boost for our team during the pandemic.

“His interest shows how much this means nationally, as well as within the region, and it lifted the profile of the project.”

The company has built hardstanding for temporary offices, created car parking for project team mem- bers, built a temporary road for access and installed security fencing on the site.

The C R Reynolds team are now preparing to crea- te entrances and exits on the site from the main highway, carry out related highways and drainage works, and install lighting and security measures, C R Reynolds was established in 1980 and has paving the way for construction of the trains factory grown to become a nationally respected civil engi- and associated facilities. neering and construction company.

C R Reynolds worked throughout the lockdown Since the introduction of the landmark Construction period, with strict Covid-19 safety measures and (Design and Management) Regulations 1994, C R social distancing in place, so that such an important Reynolds has completed more than 1,500 civil engi- project could continue to move forward. neering projects valued at more than £300 million.

Managing Director of C R Reynolds, Andy Gaze, said: For more information on C R Reynolds, please visit: “We’re really happy to be part of this major project www.crreynolds.co.uk.