We are 1st Industrial, a leading industry provider to the Fuel Industry and Mechanical Services throughout the UK
We offer a complete solution to the fuel industry including tank installation, tank decommissioning, fuel polishing as well as a comprehensive mechanical services of plant & machinery strip out, dismantling , handling and movement, crane contract lifting,Hiab hire and a full logistics package. From initial site inspection and risk assessment through to project completion, our highly trained team will project manage every aspect.
Established in 1989 initially offering a waste oil collection service. 1st Industrial evolved and grew with growing demand for fuel tank cleaning, fuel polishing, mechanical strip out, plant movement and positioning. These are now the key areas we specialise in today.
With over 35 years in the business, 1st Industrial has the knowledge and exerience to handle your project.
The 1st Industrial team are trained to the highest levels of health and safety, and always work to the latest regulations. Every project we undertake is covered by our comprehensive Risk Assessments, Method Statements and Lift Plans. All operatives have undergone relevant training to the role they carry out. Our work is always of the highest standard.
Our services include:
- Fuel polishing
- Tank cleaning
- Full tank maintenance inc painting
- Tank decommissioning & removal
- Plant and machinery strip out and dismantling
- Plant handling and movement
- Full logistics packages including temporary storage, offloading facilities, transport to site
- Full contract lifting using the latest cranes
A diverse range of specialist lifting equipment including stair climbing machines, genie lifts, A frames and lifting beams.
Contract Crane lift in Hastings
As part of a wider programme of works at the Conquest Hospital, Hastings, 1st Industrial and Commercial Services planned and executed a tricky industrial tank contract crane lift. Read more

Areas of work
Working throughout the UK and beyond, we provide services within Schools, Colleges, Hospitals, Government buildings, Data Centres, Office and retails accommodation and a various range of different building and areas with clients from pharmaceutical, facility management, main contractor company’s, right through to building owners and small plumbing companies with every project treated with the same high standard of health and safety and commitment.