The latest intake of KELP candidates passed the Construction Skills Certificate Scheme (CSCS) test with flying colours last week despite a tougher two-tier system being introduced this summer. The eight trainees pictured passed the Construction Industry Training Board test as part of…

Welcome to our summer newsletter. With a busy year so far for Powerday we wanted to update you on some of our key developments. Click here and find out about our new Enfield Materials Recycling Facility, real time data software, Euro 6…

Powerday lorries were on display at this year's Plant and Waste Recycling Show (PAWRS) which took place in Paignton, on the 10th, 11th and 12th of June. PAWRS is held annually and is one of the biggest events in the waste and…

Powerday, Kotuku and St George presented to the Construction News Award panel earlier this month bringing them a step closer to the Award. The partnership, having been shortlisted for the Construction News Training Initiative of the Year Award, for the Kotuku Environmental…

The 10th Kotuku Environmental Labour Project (KELP) course got underway last week, helping nine more candidates towards a career in the construction and waste management industries. Every course includes a visit to Powerday so candidates can see the operations of a live…

Working with the London Borough of Hillingdon, Powerday has provided new purpose built 50 yard containers for the Harlington Road Waste site operated by Hillingdon. Powerday, who was recently awarded a contract to provide haulage and treatment services for the site, has…

Powerday has been awarded the Fleet Operator Recognition Scheme (FORS) silver accreditation this month building on the company’s previous bronze. The accreditation scheme run by Transport for London is designed to help improve the safety and efficiency of freight delivery in London…

Powerday enjoyed a day at the Masters of Waste golf tournament last week despite failing to reclaim the trophy they won two years ago. The competition saw 28 teams from the waste and recycling industry head to The Oxfordshire in Thame. The…

Powerday’s Senior Business Development Manager, Bob Casey, had the honour of being invited to a reception at Buckingham Palace 25th of March . The event was to celebrate the Anglo-Irish relationship and the invitation was extended to people who have made a…

The Department for the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs' (DEFRA) current call for evidence from stakeholders in the refuse derived fuel (RDF) industry comes at an interesting time. Issued on 12th March and open until 9th May, the call for evidence to…

Seven delegates from Powerday have passed a vehicle traffic marshalling course held at client, St George’s Battersea Reach site earlier this month. The course equips those who have responsibility for manoeuvring vehicles on busy sites to do so in a safe and…

Powerday has recently invested in four new Crossrail compliant skip lorries, adding to the company's extensive fleet.All four vehicles reach Crossrail requirements, with cameras, blind spot detection equipment, under-run guards and caution signs installed. Growing congestion on the roads has caused concerns…

In 2013 Powerday has continued to grow and we have been able to add to our vehicle fleet, improve our recycling plant, introduce new operating systems, and offer sports participation and return to work programmes for young people. We also have lots…