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Our clients Northern Powergrid and Northern Gas Networks have once again demonstrated their commitment to operational excellence by successfully renewing their Van Excellence accreditation. Logistics UK facilitates and manages the scheme, highlighting the companies’ dedication to maintaining the highest standards in van operations, ensuring both safety and efficiency.

A Spotlight Interview for National Apprenticeship Week Andrew joined VLS at the end of 2022. As he had previous experience in a similar field, we are pleased to have supported him through his NVQ Level 3 in HGV Maintenance and Repair with Gateshead College.  Andrew is now coming to the end of his training and… Continue reading My HGV Apprenticeship with VLS

We have installed and launched a brand new ramp for our Pity Me workshop, which we are delighted to say is now in full operational use. The ramp is a 10-metre Y Mech with a 26 ton lift capacity, which will enable us to carry out more service, maintenance and repair work, especially on our… Continue reading Increased capacity at Pity Me workshop focuses on customer satisfaction

In December VLS took delivery of five Volvo tractor units for Northumbrian Water Group, which are the first of their type to enter the fleet. All five vehicles are FM 500 44t 6×2 sleeper cabs which are dual purpose, as they are built to work with both tanker barrels and tipping trailers. NWG Transport Manager,… Continue reading New tractor units enter service

VLS have recently recruited for 2 roles in the business, with Daniel Greaves and Caitlin Smithson were the successful candidates. Daniel transfers from our fleet management team to become our Business Systems Analyst and IS Officer, with responsibility for ISO27001 and cyber security. Caitlin leaves her current role within the Commercial Team to take on… Continue reading New recruits at VLS

NGN extends its fleet management contract with VLS for a further two years as part of the 2020 contract award. VLS Contract Manager, Chris McFadden, said; “We are delighted to have received confirmation that our current contract which was awarded in 2020 has been formally extended for a further two years until 31st August 2025.… Continue reading NGN extends VLS contract

Closed Door Security cyber experts have re-certified VLS to the IASME Cyber Essentials Plus standard after several weeks of assessment work. Retaining this certification demonstrates that VLS continues to maintain robust information security controls to protect its systems and data. This is of critical importance for us and forms an integral part of our Information… Continue reading VLS Achieves Re-Certification to Cyber Essentials Plus Standard and ISO27001 certification

We are delighted to announce Greg Askell in the new role of Head of Operational Service Delivery. The role involves overseeing our nine workshops and our external maintenance supplier network and with direct reports from our Service Managers. Key features of the role include providing senior leadership and strategic direction for the maintenance policy and… Continue reading Greg Askell appointed VLS Head of Operational Service Delivery

This digger derrick is a highly specialised insulated articulated unit, and the second of its type to be commissioned in NPg and was delivered earlier this month. VLS contract manager, Paul Hankey, explains “Following the successful introduction of the first of these asset types in October 2018. We placed the order for another highly specialised… Continue reading Northern Powergrid (NPg) expands its specialist digger derrick fleet

journey to delivering these three MAN TGS 35.500 8×2 dropside crane wagons, in investment by VLS of £900,000, began in 2019 and we are delighted to have seen them arrive onto our Northern Powergrid fleet.