Part of the Ainscough Industrial Services Group, AIS Vanguard is a specialist in all aspects of industrial services, providing a turnkey offering for factory relocations, reshoring projects, asset realization, asset rationalization and movement of plant, machinery or equipment. The company’s services include complex and heavy lifts, logistics and storage, and a full range of mechanical and electrical services for the installation, commissioning removal and decommissioning of assets in an industrial setting.

Working across a huge variety of sectors, including OEM, manufacturing, petrochemicals, power, pharmaceuticals, food production, automotive and aviation, the company combines an experienced team and a wide-ranging fleet of vehicles and lifting equipment with a focus on customer service and quality management. 

Each project is designed to address the specific operational and commercial requirements of the client, coordinated by a dedicated project manager and delivered by a multi-disciplinary team. The wealth of expertise within the AIS Vanguard team means that the company can answer even the most challenging industrial services requirements, regardless of sector or location. 
Meanwhile, the in-house fleet of lifting gear ensures deployment of the most appropriate equipment for safe and efficient project delivery.

An experienced principal contractor for industrial services projects with full CDM capabilities, AIS Vanguard is known for health and safety best practice, with stringent health and safety planning, risk assessment and training embedded in the company’s processes. The company is IS0 14001 certified, a member of the British Safety Council and holds a RoSPA Gold Medal for its consistent health and safety best practice.

Headquartered in Wigan, AIS Vanguard has a further 6 UK locations; Rotherham, Birmingham, Bristol, Glasgow, London and Newcastle,  a 200+ team and capabilities across Europe, working alongside sister company AIS Eurelo Ltd.

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This department is responsible for overseeing and administering contracts to ensure compliance and effective management of contractual obligations.

Contract Management

This department oversees the coordination and supervision of site operations to ensure projects are completed efficiently and safely.

Site Management

This department manages and supervises construction activities and personnel on-site to ensure projects are completed efficiently and safely.

Construction Oversight

This department oversees the efficient functioning of business operations and ensures effective workflow within the organization.

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