News
New Staff
April 2008
Richard is delighted to announce that John O’Brien has joined the team. John is an experienced plant operator with several years of service with Edward Mackay of Brora and HQC.
John is currently working with RJ Macleod on its A9 Helmsdale to Ord of Caithness Phase 2 project.
SCOTPlant 2008
April 2008
Waverley Engineering attended the recent SCOTPLANT 2008 Exhibition in Edinburgh and expects to place orders with several of the exhibitors shortly
Golspie Big Burn new disabled access footpath
January 2008
Waverley Engineering have been awarded the contract to construct a 600 Metre disabled footpath linking to the existing Big Burn footpaths.
Transport Scotland
September 2007
Waverley Engineering are pleased to be providing on site plant repair and service for RJ Mcleod for the A9 Helmsdale to Ord of Caithness Improvements Phase 2 Project.
We have also hired plant to RJ Mcleod for this project.
This project involves the construction of 2.1 kilometres of 6 metre-wide single carriageway, with 1 metre hard strips and a minimum soft verge width of 1.65 metres. At the northern end of the scheme, a 280 metre-long 10 metre-wide climbing lane will be provided.
The improvements are largely off-line, with the southern tie-in at East Helmsdale and the northern tie-in near the watercourse at Allt Briste North. Construction work is expected to take 12 months to complete.
Staff Vacancies
August 2007
Due to winning further contracts Waverley Engineering are looking for the following staff.
Mobile Service Engineers
Service engineers wanted to work within our expanding service department, based in Golspie and out in the field.
If you have experience working on construction, agricultural or industrial plant and machinery, this position may well suit you.
Company vehicles provided and good rates of pay offered to the right candidates.
Contact Richard Gordon on 07881 806673 for further information.
Volvo ECR88 Excavator
August 2007
Following extensive trials and demonstrations a Volvo ECR 88 Pro excavator has been purchased from Volvo CE in Stirling. Delivery is expected before the end of the August. This model of excavator was on show at the recent Black Isle show at Muir of Ord.
Committed to continual growth Waverley Engineering expect to announce further equipment purchases in the near future
Here as some of the ECR88 Pro specifications
Engine Volvo D3.4
Max power SAE J1995 gross 43.8 kW (59 hp)
Width overall 2300 mm
Maximum reach 6,86/7,24 m
Digging depth 4,47/4,87 m
Dump height 4,86/5,12 m
Breakout force 59 kN
Tear out force 41 kN
Operating weight - Cab version 8450 kg – 8650 kg
Dornoch Show
July 2007
Waverley Engineering will be exhibiting a representative selection of their product range at this year's Dornoch Show.
New Transporter Van
July 2007
Waverley Engineering have placed an order for a new 57 plate Transporter Van from Hawco Inverness
Further purchases are expected shortly
Probst Vacuum Stonemagnet SM
June 2007
Just delivered from Young Plant Doune a Probst Vacuum Stonemagnet SM. This handy, powerful and cordless Vacuum lifting device is for the laying of dense stone slabs, concrete elements, pipes and similar. The stone magnet can be used on all types of lifting equipment.
This unit will be deployed with one of our excavators to sites throughout the North of Scotland
Ifor Williams Tipper
June 2007
Waverley Engineering have just purchased a TT85, Ifor Williams Tipper which has a maximum
gross weight of 2700kg. With an electric hydraulic pump (and self contained 12v
battery), headboard, ladder rack, dropsides
and swing tailboard fitted as standard, the TT85 is ready to go straight to work.
The tipper was bought from D & R Alexander & Son of Caithness & Inverness
CompAir C50
June 2007
Waverley Engineering have taken delivery of a CompAir Portable Compressor incorporating the very latest technological advances and manufacturing processes to provide users with a portable supply of economic and reliable compressed air.
Specs
Model C50
Series C Series
Description Portable Compressors (C Series - 3.5 to 7.6 m3/min)
Output Free Air Delivery at
Rated Pressure (m3 per min) 5
Minimum Operating Pressure (Bar g) 5
Max or Rated Operating Pressure (Bar g) 7 to 8
Maximum Operating Pressure (Bar g) 8
Motor Output (kW) 35.5
Noise Level (db) 98
Length (mm) 3065
Width (mm) 1490
Height (mm) 1327
Compressed Air Outlets (Inches) 2 x 3/4"
Off Load Speed (rpm) 1700
Full Load Speed (rpm) 2800
Oil capacity (l) 9
Weight:Straight towbar, braked (kg) 866 Weight:Adjustable towbar, braked(unbraked) 826
Fuel Tank Capacity (l) 60
Canopy Length (mm) 1775
Engine Type Cummins A 2300
Cooling System water cooled - 7.5(l)
At Rated Operating Pressure
(Bar g): 7
Output Free Air Delivery
(m3/min): 5
RJ Mcleod
June 2007
Waverley Engineering are pleased to be providing on site plant repair and service for RJ Mcleod as they take over the construction of the Kilbraur wind farm from Tulloch Construction.
The windfarm is located in the Kilbraur area of Strath Brora, Sutherland, approximately 6 miles north-west of Golspie
Banger Derby - Golspie Gala Week
JUNE 2007
Waverley Engineering has continued to support Golspie Gala Week by improving the access road down to the competitor’s area for the famous banger racing held this year again below the Carn Liath Broch midway between Golspie and Brora .
New Buckets
May 2007
Waverley Engineering has purchased a new Vee Bucket from Scot JCB and a new riddle bucket with adjustable screens. Both buckets have been modified by our own skilled workshop staff to allow them to be attached to our Volvo EC55B or one of our 3CX excavators.
New Water Bowser
May 2007
Waverley Engineering has taken delivery of a 500 gallon water bowser, complete with Honda water pump. The bowser has been modified in our workshops to allow self filling.
Further acquisitions are expected shortly
Rash Management
April 2007
Waverley Engineering has completed a contract to cut rashes using our Volvo excavator and a Bomford flail mower. The mower has been modified in our own workshops to allow quick hitch connection to the Volvo.
This combination has a lower ground pressure than a typical tractor and mower allowing us to reach areas inaccessible with traditional methods.
Tullochs Civils
April 2007
A9 improvements and new filter lane for Highland Council’s new North Highland Headquarters in Golspie.
Waverley Engineering was contracted by Tulloch Civil Engineering to carry out final landscaping on the above project.
Waverley Engineering also provided LAS Plant with emergency response plant fitting.
Golspie Community Council
March 2007
Waverley Engineering has been awarded a contract to create a picnic area and associated works at the Big Burn Walk in Golspie.
Toku Hydraulic Breaker
February 2007
Waverley Engineering have taken delivery of a Toku Hydraulic Breaker.
Sutherland Estates
January 2007
Waveley Engineering has just completed a project for Sutherland Estates. This involved creating an access road and Landscaping
Highland Council Contract
December 2006
Waverley Engineering is pleased to announce that they will be providing Plant Hire to The Highland Council.
The Council awarded Waverley Engineering the tender after an online tendering process.
Due to this increase in business Alan Macdonald has joined the team.
Highland Council Contract
October 2006
Waverley Engineering has been awarded a contract from Highland Council for the upgrading of the Moss Road to Quarry Road Path works in Tain. Work is expected to be completed by the end of the Year.
For further information please contact Richard Gordon on 07881 806673
Golspie Business Park - Completed Contract
October 2006
Waverley Engineering have just completed a contact to landscape Golspie Business Park.
Caithness and Sutherland Enterprise awarded us the contact.
Tilting Bucket
September 2006
A tilting bucket has been purchased for our Volvo excavator this extends our range of attachments available for hire.
Golspie Gala Week
July 2006
Waverley Engineering is sponsoring the sandcastle competition this year. We wish every one participating success.
For further information please contact Richard on 07881 806673
JCB 3CX
July 2006
Waverley Engineering has just purchased a JCB 3CX Excavator to join our existing fleet. The JCB has been delivered to our depot in Golspie to be modified to our requirements by our skilled plant fitters and we expect this upgrade to be completed shortly.
For Further information please contact Richard Gordon on 07881 806673
Thwaites 3 Ton Swivel Dumper
June 2006
Waverley Engineering has taken delivery from Scot Jcb in Muir of Ord a Thwaites 3 Ton Swivel Dumper. This will compliment our existing 1 Ton High Tip Thwaites Dumper which was purchased from Young Plant of Doune at The Black Isle Show. The Dumper has been immediately put out on hire to O’Brien Construction of Caithness at their Barbaraville site in Ross Shire.
New Staff
June 2006
Richard is delighted to announce that Paul O’Brien has joined the team. Paul is an experienced plant operator with several years’ service with Edward Mackay of Brora and Jacks 1 of Edinburgh.
Visit to SCOTPLANT 2006
April 2006
Waverley Engineering attended the recent SCOTPLANT 2006 Exhibition in Edinburgh and expects to place orders with several of the exhibitors shortly
8 Ton Tipping Trailer
March 2006
Waverley Engineering have just taken delivery of an eight ton tipping trailer from Stewart Agricultural Limited based near Inverurie in Aberdeenshire www.stewart-trailers.co.uk The trailer has been be specially adapted to suit our requirements.
This trailer is to be deployed in our grounds and site clearance operations and will be available to hire under our usual SPOA terms and conditions
For further information please contact Richard Gordon on 07881 806673
Further acquisitions are expected to be announced in the near future.
! STAFF VACANCIES !
January 2006
Due to winning further contracts Waverley Engineering are looking for the following staff.
Excavator Operator
Operator for our 6-Ton Volvo Excavator (New May 2005) experience an advantage, based in Golspie but must able to travel throughout the North of Scotland to undertake projects.
Mobile Service Engineers
Service engineers wanted to work within our expanding service department, based in Golspie and out in the field.
If you have experience working on construction, agricultural or industrial plant and machinery, this position may well suit you.
Company vehicles provided and good rates of pay offered to the right candidates.
Contact Richard Gordon on 07881 806673 for further information.
Christmas and New Year Opening Times
December 2005
Waverley Engineering will be providing our usual 24/7 cover throughout the holiday period.
We would like to send all our friends, customers, suppliers and staff best wishes for the New Year.
Please contact Richard Gordon on 07881 806673 for further information.
Appointed Service Dealer
November 2005
Waverley Engineering has been appointed a Ricon UK Service Dealer.
Ricon UK Limited specialises in the distribution, service and repairs of wheelchair lifts for van conversions, buses and recreational vehicles, plus low floor ramps for transit and rail applications, throughout the UK.
www.riconuk.com
110 HP Tractor
September 2005
Waverley Engineering are please to announce the purchase of a 110 HP MF tractor from Highland Tractors on the Black Isle.
SPOA
August 2005
Waverley Engineering is please to announce that we have joined the Scottish Plant Owners Association (www.SPOA.co.uk). We would like to thank MacLean Ardgay and Campbell Plant Hire Inverness for their assistance in proposing and seconding our application. Both companies are customers of Waverley Engineering.
Golspie Gala Week
30th July 2005 - 7th August 2005
Waverley Engineering is sponsoring the floats in the fancy dress competition this year. We wish every one participating success. We are also hoping for good weather for the week and hope to see friends old and new enjoying the craic.
Our plant hire division will be closed for the week but our 24/7 repair and service will continue as always.
For further information please contact Richard on 07881 806673
Contract Completed
July 2005
Waverley Engineering are delighted to announce the completion of a Contract for Highland Council at the old Technical Annex Building in Golspie
16 Ton Low Loader
June 2005
Due to continual expansion Waverley Engineering have purchased a 16 Ton low loader trailer. Purchased from Chieftain Trailers Ltd in Northern Ireland.
The trailer will be deployed to move our ever growing list of machinery.
Further acquisitions are expected to be announced in the near future.
Golspie Bowling Club
June 2005
Waverley Engineering are pleased to announce the completion of a contract to increase the size of the carpark.
Robert Irving
May 2005
Richard is delighted to announce the appointment of Robert Irving as Plant General Foreman. Bob has several years experience of operating a wide range of plant equipment. Bob has previously been employed by Edward Mackay Limited of Brora. Please call Bob for a no nonsense discussion about all your contact requirements on 07887 522188.
Waverley Engineering are also on the look out for apprentice plant fitters please call Richard on 07881 806673 for further information.
Doll, Brora Contract
May 2005
Waverley Engineering are pleased to announce the winning of a contract to improve access and create a turning circle for tanker lorries at the Doll in Brora. Work is expected to be completed by the second week in May.
Contract Completed
April 2005
Waverley Engineering are pleased to announce the completion of phase 2 at the Free Church of Scotland, Golspie.
VOLVO EC55B
April 2005
Due to continual expansion Waverley Engineering have purchase a Volvo EC55B 6 ton tracked excavator. Purchased from Volvo in Stirling, delivery is expected in the first week of May.
Please contact Richard on 07881 806673 for further information
ADR Licence renewal
March 2005
Waverley Engineering is pleased to announce the continuation of ADR licenced staff. Having attended the refresher course in Grangemouth earlier in the month Waverley Engineering have been notified that our staff have retained the licence for a further 5 years. This confirms Waverly Engineering’s commitment to having the most highly trained staff possible.
Further Acquisition
March 2005
Waverley Engineering has just purchased a ford escort van to expand our cover for hydraulic repairs and to assist with local deliveries.
Fast Response Vehicle
March 2005
Waverley Engineering has just purchased a fiesta van to join our existing mercedes sprinter and ford transit vehicles. The fiesta will be deployed as a fast response vehicle to react to our customer requirements in a prompt and efficient manner
Items Wanted
February 2005
Due to continual expansion Waverley Engineering are looking for the following equipment to purchase
1 150CFM (Minimum) Towable Compressor.
Please contact Richard on 07881 806673 for our requirements
Items for Sale
May 2005
Waverley Engineering have the following item for sale;
1 Truckman top for a Toyota Hilux,
2 Lister diesel 2 cylinder trailer mounted arc welding set.
Both in good condition
Please contact Richard on 07881 806673 for further details
New Honda Powered Pressure Washer
February 2005
Waverley Engineering have just aquired a honda powered petrol power washer. This will be added to the range of equipment we have for hire.
Hydraulic Pipe Bender
January 2005
Waverley Engineering have just purchased a 3" hydraulic pipe bender.
Note of Thanks
January 2005
Waverley Engineering would like to thank John MacGregor of MacGregor Industrial Supplies in Inverness for his invitation and hospitality at the Ross County FC versus St Johnstone FC football match in Dingwall. Richard personally wishes to thank John MacGregor and his team in Inverness for their assistance throughout the years.
Contract Completed
December 2004
Waverley Engineering are pleased to announce the completion of a major upgrade to the Free Church of Scotland, Golspie, road access and drainage system.
Phase one of this contract was completed on time.
New Web site launched
December 2004
Waverley Engineering are delighted to announce the launch of our new web site.
