Davis Wagon Services – New offices and staff welfare centre
186 were delighted to support our long-standing client Davis Wagon Services with a £130,000 refurbishment project.
The project created modern offices and a dedicated staff welfare centre for the company’s expanding workforce. It transformed a previously dilapidated brick building, into enhanced staff facilities at its rail freight maintenance depot in Ferrybridge, West Yorkshire.
The refurbishment featured the installation of a modern kitchen area, upgraded washroom facilities, and WCs, complemented by new flooring, electrics, heating, and a full redecoration.
In addition, we enhanced the site’s visibility by installing three prominently branded Davis Wagon Services signs, each measuring six by three metres.
John Hall, DWS and Jonathan Carter, 186 discuss the Ferrybridge development
Summary of works
John Hall, Managing Director of Davis Wagon Services
“We’re delighted with the quality of the work delivered by 186 Property Solutions, whose expertise has been pivotal in achieving our vision for the site.
“This investment reflects our commitment to our team and the operational capabilities of our Ferrybridge site.
“By refurbishing and repurposing this facility, we’ve created a modern, functional space that supports our growing workforce and enhances our operational capabilities.
“I’d like to thank 186 for the work they have done over the years. They are our preferred supplier for any repairs of modifications we need to do to the facility.”
Jonathan Carter, 186 Property Solutions
“We’re proud to have played a part in helping breathe new life into what was a derelict building, transforming it into a facility that supports both the business and its employees.
“This project highlights how refurbishment can unlock the potential of previously unused spaces, delivering modern, high-quality environments tailored to the needs of today’s workforce and putting them on track for greater success.
“We’ve had a long-standing relationship with Davis Wagon Services for the last eight years and worked together on a number of projects.
It’s a great relationship and we want to continue that into the years to come.”
Project details
Project Manager – Jonathan Carter
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Sector – Offices, small commercial works
Site contact – John Hall, Davis Wagon Services
Davis Wagon Services – Ferrybridge Developments
186 have worked on a number of projects with Davis Wagons including an Award-winning refurbishment of three former wagon repair and locomotive servicing depots that had become derelict and turned into storage areas. Read more here:
Davis Wagon Services, which is headquartered in Immingham, is regarded as one of the UK’s foremost experts in rail wagon maintenance and repair and operates a network of nine strategically located outstations across the country, ensuring comprehensive and efficient service coverage.
Its Ferrybridge site plays a vital role in servicing 255 rail freight vehicles that deliver biomass pellets to the nearby Drax Power station, which supplies 11% of the UK’s renewable power.
Since acquiring the facility from DB Rail Maintenance in 2017, Davis Wagon Services has expanded its team at Ferrybridge from seven to 15 employees.
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