Below is an overview of the types of work that 1st Industrial and Commercial Services undertakes. You can also find examples of previous work that we have carried out by visiting our projects section. If you require any further details about these or about the support that 1st Industrial can supply please contact us.
Services Provided
Plant Handling and Movement
Plant and Machinery Strip Out
Tank Decommissioning
and Removal
Tank Installation
Tank Painting
Tank Cleaning
Contract Lift
Fuel Polishing
Oil spill and hazardous materials response
Plant Handling and Movement
We have more than 30 years’ experience in plant installation, of both heavy and fragile items.
We offer turn-key solutions, which includes project management of any plant installation, from a single commercial boiler to the entire contents of a manufacturing facility. We do site surveys, risk assessment and job-specific method statements to ensure that plant handling and movement is executed in the safest possible manner. In addition, all our operatives are trained to the required standards; they are CSCS card holders and are proficient in a selection of other areas including PASMA, IPAF, CPCS.
Plant and Machinery Strip Out
We specialise in the strip out and disposal of mechanical services in both empty and occupied buildings including: offices, industrial units, schools, colleges, hospitals and other public buildings.
We have the knowledge and experience to safely overcome any obstacles involved in the removal of redundant machinery and plant, including:
Tank Decommissioning and Removal
We provide decommissioning, removal and disposal of redundant tanks.
Each tank removal we undertake is bespoke, using a selection of techniques from removing tanks in one piece or using different cutting methods. Every situation is assessed on a case-by-case basis to make sure the safest and most cost-effective method is applied.
Some previous tank removal methods applied:
Tank Installation
We offer a full bespoke onsite tank building service with capability for any size, location or specification from 1,000 to 200,000 litre capacities.
The process from planning to filling can be carried out by our experienced and knowledgeable team.
Fuel Polishing
Fuel that isn’t used or left standing, can deteriorate and become unusable. In an emergency, this could mean generators could fail. Sampling and analysing your fuel is the only way to assess whether it is contaminated or deteriorated. Our highly qualified teams have the knowledge, skills and specialist equipment to sample the fuel in your storage tanks according to the procedures laid down by BS EN ISO 3170:2004/BS 2000-475:2004. Drawing samples from most fuel storage tanks involves accessing areas several meters above the ground. Our experienced teams are fully trained and equipped to work at these heights on your site.
Oil spill and hazardous materials response
We respond to any type of spill on overground, underground, marine, fresh and ground water, from a minor oil spill to a major industrial disaster. We can deal with spills of any pollutant including aviation fuel, oil, petroleum, diesel and kerosene, along with a wide variety of hazardous materials and chemical spills. Nationwide response team can mobilise in just a few hours to respond to your emergency 24/7-365.
Any company which has spill is liable for all clean up expenses, under Environmental Protection Act 1990. In addition, The Environment Agency can impose of fines which can reach hundreds of millions of pounds – depending on the level of harm, culpability, negligence and recklessness of those responsible along with the size of company – company directors can also face a custodial sentence.
Tank Painting
To increase the life and integrity of tanks, pipework and any other steel materials, we can clean, prepare and coat these with a tailor-made specialised paint product to suit your needs.
At the beginning of each project, we evaluate the specification provided and can make site visits to assess corrosion damage etc. We then present solutions. Once the most effective and cost-efficient solution has been agreed, we carry out the works with the process monitored throughout. The process is much less invasive then replacing plant and can mainly be carried out with no downtime of plant.
Tank Cleaning
Tank cleaning can extend the life of the tank and prevent contaminated fuel transferring into generators. We offer a fuel tank cleaning and de-gassing service for all types of fuel storage, underground and above ground tanks, including tank bunds.
We have highly skilled experienced engineers to carry out tank cleaning, either externally, using specialized equipment or internally using confined space regulations and training.
Every tank potentially carries a high risk. We undertake full site surveys with site specific method statements and risk assessments, adhere to current safe working procedures with all operatives fully trained.
As part of our tank cleaning we offer:
Contract Lift
We offer a full contract lifting service with the experience and expertise to lift, move and unload heavy machinery with the utmost care and professionalism. Our operatives have all undergone training and have the necessary skills, experience and qualifications to perform lifting services. This includes the planning, management and execution of the lift.
From 10-tonne city cranes to 1,000 tonne mobile and crawler cranes, 1st Industrial and Commercial will provide every aspect of a contract lift. Preparation of full risk assessments, method statements and lifting plans. Application for road closure, preparation of traffic management plans, using the most appropriate type and size of crane. Supply of any abnormal load transportation along with all necessary escorts. We also provide weather forecasts to enable successful lift.
Memberships and accreditation
