DISAB & Specialist Site Services

What Are DISAB & Specialist Site Services?

DISAB services focus on the safe, efficient handling of industrial by‑products such as dust, inert materials, slag, ash, and other bulk residues generated during production, processing, and maintenance. Specialist site services cover the wider range of on‑site support needed to keep a plant or facility operating safely and efficiently.

These services are essential for:

• Removing and managing bulk materials from hoppers, pits, silos, tanks, and production areas.
• Supporting shutdowns, outages, and housekeeping programmes.
• Maintaining haul roads, access routes, and site infrastructure.
• Supporting environmental compliance and waste management.

Our DISAB & Bulk Material Handling Services

Thompson Group 365 offers a full range of DISAB and bulk material handling solutions, from one‑off spill response to long‑term housekeeping and material recovery contracts.

DISAB Vacuum & Industrial Vacuumation

High‑volume industrial vacuumation to remove wet and dry materials from hoppers, pits, silos, tanks, vessels, and production areas, with no environmental release.

• High‑volume suction of dust, ash, slag, catalyst fines, and other by‑products.
• Telescopic boom systems for horizontal and vertical reach into difficult areas.
• Static and lorry‑mounted vacuum units with capacities from 4″ to 10″.
• Transfer and pneumatic conveying of recovered product for reuse or disposal.

Bulk Bagging & Packaging

On‑site bagging and packaging of recovered materials for storage, transport, recycling, or disposal.

• Mobile bagging hoppers and bulk bagging plants for 1 m³ bags and IBCs.
• Transfer of vacuumed material directly into UN‑approved bags for hazardous or valuable products.
• Support for product change‑over, spill recovery, and housekeeping programmes.
• Full documentation for traceability and compliance.

Material Handling & Haulage

Specialist handling and transport of bulk materials, waste, and site by‑products using a modern fleet of plant and vehicles.

• Collection, segregation, and haulage of DISAB, industrial waste, and site residues.
• Transfer of materials between site locations, storage, and licensed facilities.
• Support for shutdowns, outages, and emergency spill response.
• Flexible contracts from one‑off jobs to long‑term site support.

Spill Response & Housekeeping

Rapid response to spills and leaks, plus routine housekeeping to keep your site clean, safe, and compliant.

• Emergency spill response and containment for liquids and solids.
• One‑off deep cleans and routine housekeeping of production areas.
• Support during planned outages and turnarounds.
• Safe, compliant removal and disposal of hazardous and non‑hazardous waste.

Specialist Civil & Site Services

Alongside DISAB, we provide a range of specialist civil and site services to support your infrastructure and operations.

Road & Haul Road Maintenance

Professional grading, levelling, and maintenance of haul roads, access routes, and site infrastructure to support heavy transport and production.

• Grading and levelling of haul roads using specialist plant and equipment.
• Repurposing of slag and other by‑products to maintain road surfaces.
• Support for steel, power, and heavy industry sites with high‑traffic routes.
• Improved safety, reduced vehicle wear, and extended road life.

On‑Site Manned Services

Skilled, experienced personnel deployed as part of your site team to support day‑to‑day operations and projects.

• Site operatives, plant operators, and support staff for ongoing or project work.
• Flexible deployment for planned works, outages, and peak periods.
• Full training, PPE, and safety compliance for all personnel.
• Seamless integration with your existing site team and procedures.

Plant & Equipment Support

Provision of specialist plant and equipment to support your site operations and projects.

• Access to a modern fleet of plant, vehicles, and specialist equipment.
• Support for material handling, road maintenance, and site logistics.
• Flexible hire and support options tailored to your needs.
• 24/7, 365 availability for planned and emergency work.

Industries & Applications

Our DISAB and specialist site services support a wide range of sectors where bulk material handling and site support are critical.

• Steel & Metals – Slag, dust, and by‑product handling; haul road maintenance; on‑site manned services.
• Power Generation – Ash, dust, and by‑product removal; site housekeeping; road and access maintenance.
• Chemicals & Processing – Catalyst fines, dust, and spill response; bulk bagging; material handling.
• Manufacturing & Heavy Industry – Production area housekeeping; spill response; haul road and site maintenance.
• Infrastructure & Utilities – Road and access maintenance; material handling; on‑site support for major projects.

Benefits of Professional DISAB & Site Services

Using a specialist partner for DISAB and site services delivers clear operational, safety, and cost benefits.

• Improved site safety by removing hazardous dust, ash, and spillage.
• Reduced downtime through efficient housekeeping and rapid spill response.
• Extended asset life by maintaining haul roads and infrastructure.
• Environmental compliance through proper handling, segregation, and disposal.
• Cost savings by repurposing by‑products and reducing manual handling.
• Flexibility to scale support up or down based on your operational needs.

Why Choose Thompson Group 365?

• Modern, diverse fleet – High‑volume vacuum units, bagging systems, plant, and vehicles for any site requirement.
• Skilled, trained teams – Experienced operators and site staff with strong safety and environmental awareness.
• Safety & compliance – Full risk assessments, method statements, and procedures to meet health, safety, and environmental standards.
• 24/7, 365 support – Rapid mobilisation for planned works, outages, and emergency response across the UK.
• Integrated solutions – DISAB, material handling, road maintenance, and manned services from a single provider.
• Cost‑effective contracts – Flexible, tailored contracts that reduce your total cost of ownership and improve efficiency.

Need DISAB or Specialist Site Services?

If you need support with DISAB handling, bulk material management, haul road maintenance, or on‑site manned services, Thompson Group 365 can help. Our modern fleet and experienced teams deliver safe, efficient, and compliant site services across the UK.

Contact our DISAB and site services team today to discuss your requirements and arrange a site survey or quote.