Heavy Duty Tanker Services and Commercial Drainage Infrastructure Across Yorkshire
Drains First Limited operates a specialist fleet of high-capacity vacuum tankers and combined jet vac units, delivering large-scale liquid waste extraction, interceptor cleaning, and commercial drainage infrastructure services across Yorkshire and the wider region. We work around the clock, seven days a week, for clients ranging from independent businesses to major public authorities.
Fleet Capabilities and Logistics
Our specialist fleet consists of high-capacity vacuum tankers and combined jet vac units capable of deep lift pumping and large-scale waste extraction. Every vehicle is maintained to the highest operational standard and operated by experienced, licensed drivers.
We support major regional logistics, infrastructure, and events with round-the-clock operations. Our fleet is capable of sustained multi-day deployments with continuous turnaround cycles, ensuring that high-volume waste management operations never stall.
A recent example of our operational capability was our non-stop waste management operation at the Roundhay Festival in Leeds. We deployed three onsite vacuum tankers working continuously across the festival grounds, supported by two dedicated waste transfer wagons running 24 hours a day, hauling directly to the Knostrop Yorkshire Water treatment plant. Our night shift crews pulled 1am starts for 10-hour shifts to ensure the site was fully serviced before gates reopened each morning.
This is what genuine 24-hour commercial operations look like. We do not answer machines at 2am. We show up with the right fleet and the right people.
Vacuum tankers deployed simultaneously at Roundhay Festival
Continuous waste transfer wagons running 24 hours a day
Round the clock operations for major events and infrastructure contracts
Years of commercial drainage and tanker operations across Yorkshire
Core Commercial Services
Every service is delivered by fully trained engineers operating from our Upper Wortley Road yard in Leeds, with Environment Agency licensed waste disposal on every job.
Forecourt Interceptor Cleaning
Comprehensive emptying and maintenance of oil, petrol, and silt separators for garage forecourts, distribution centres, and large commercial car parks. Prevents environmental pollution and keeps your site compliant with Environment Agency discharge consents. We provide automated waste transfer notes for every load removed.
Commercial Grease Trap Clearance
Scheduled vacuum extraction and fat removal contracts for restaurants, hotels, and industrial kitchens. Grease trap failure leads to blocked drains, foul odours, and enforcement action from environmental health inspectors. Our planned clearance contracts keep you fully compliant and your kitchen operational.
Silt Pit and Gully Emptying
Heavy clearance of compacted sand, grit, and debris from construction sites, civil engineering projects, and industrial estates. Our high-capacity vacuum tankers handle large volumes of dense material that standard drainage equipment cannot shift, keeping your site drainage functional and your project on programme.
Bulk Liquid Waste Removal
Large-scale extraction and licensed disposal of liquid waste from industrial processes, holding tanks, and contaminated water. Our fleet operates around the clock and hauls directly to licensed treatment facilities including the Knostrop Yorkshire Water plant, providing a fully documented chain of custody for every load.
Commercial Drain Unblocking and Jetting
High-pressure water jetting for commercial drainage systems of all sizes. From a blocked kitchen waste pipe in a restaurant to a full sewer clearance on an industrial estate, our engineers respond fast and carry all the equipment needed to resolve the problem on the first visit.
Planned Commercial Maintenance Contracts
Bespoke maintenance programmes for businesses of all sizes. Regular CCTV inspections, scheduled jetting, and priority emergency response for contract customers. Detailed service reports after every visit for compliance, insurance, and regulatory purposes.
Proven Public and Corporate Authority
Drains First Limited is a trusted delivery partner for major public works and corporate infrastructure across Yorkshire. Our track record includes holding a major four-year responsive maintenance and repair contract with Leeds City Council, covering extensive housing estates across the city. This contract demands rapid response, consistent quality, and full compliance with public sector procurement standards.
We have also executed specialist runway drainage engineering at Leeds Bradford Airport, demonstrating our capability on safety-critical infrastructure where precision, accreditation, and reliability are non-negotiable.
These contracts are not won by accident. They are the result of over 35 years of consistent delivery, a fully accredited workforce, and a family-run business that puts its reputation on the line with every single job.
Compliance and Accreditation
CHAS Elite Accreditation
The highest standard in contractor health and safety. Every engineer is fully trained and insured.
Environment Agency Licensed Waste Carrier
Fully licensed to collect, transport, and dispose of controlled liquid waste. Automated waste transfer notes on every load.
Leeds City Council Approved Contractor
Holding a major four year responsive maintenance and repair contract covering extensive housing estates across Leeds.
Leeds Bradford Airport
Specialist runway drainage engineering at Leeds Bradford Airport, demonstrating our capability on safety-critical infrastructure.
Automated Waste Transfer Notes
Every single load removed from your site is documented with a fully automated waste transfer note, giving you a complete compliance audit trail for regulators, insurers, and environmental health.
Operating from Upper Wortley Road, Leeds
Our yard at Upper Wortley Road, Leeds LS12 4JG is our operational base. Central to the Yorkshire motorway network, enabling rapid deployment across the region.
Discuss a Contract or Operational Requirement
Whether you need a one-off tanker deployment, a planned maintenance contract, or a specialist fleet operation for a major event or infrastructure project, call us directly or send a message and we will respond promptly.