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Specialist transformer extraction, isolation and compliant disposal for industrial, commercial and utility clients across the UK. Single units to multi-site programmes — every job, every postcode.

01 / Overview

Specialists in transformer decommissioning.

OSS Transformer Removals is the specialist transformer and heavy electrical plant disposal arm of Olympus Site Solutions NE Ltd — a UK contractor with over 20 years' experience in strip-out, decommissioning and internal demolition.

We provide a fully managed nationwide service for the safe removal, isolation, transport and compliant disposal of transformers, switchgear and associated electrical equipment. From single-unit decommissioning to full-site clearance, our teams work in live and redundant environments across industrial, commercial and public-sector projects.

OSS team removing heavy electrical plant in Newcastle

01 / Core service

Transformer Removal & Disposal

Safe extraction and removal of distribution, power and isolation transformers from live or redundant sites, with full transport and waste documentation. Whether you need a single unit collected or a fleet decommissioned, the process is the same: survey, RAMS, isolation, removal, transport, recycle.

  • Oil-filled, PCB-contaminated and dry-type units handled
  • HV / LV switchgear isolation arranged where required
  • Hazardous waste consignment notes & full WTN paperwork
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Asset moving and material recovery at a Cramlington manufacturing plant

02 / Sustainability

WEEE-Compliant Recycling

All recovered materials are processed in line with WEEE regulations, with sustainable recycling prioritised wherever possible. We recover copper, steel, aluminium and other valuable streams — and provide a full record of disposal destinations.

  • Licensed WEEE disposal routes only
  • Copper, steel & aluminium recovery maximised
  • Material destination reports issued on completion
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OSS branded contractor vehicle on site

03 / Logistics

Nationwide Collection Service

Single-unit collections to multi-site rolling programmes, anywhere in the UK. Logistics, lifting and transport handled in-house or via vetted partners. Survey within 5 working days, nationwide pricing — no regional surcharge.

  • Self-delivered teams & transport
  • Rolling multi-site programmes supported
  • 5-day site survey response, UK-wide
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04 / Sectors

Industries we serve.

01

Utilities & DNOs

Substation decommissioning, distribution transformer removal and HV isolation for licensed network operators.

02

Commercial Property

Office buildings, retail and mixed-use estates — M&E strip-out and electrical room clearance during refurbishment.

03

Industrial & Manufacturing

Plant relocation, factory decommissioning and transformer replacement programmes for production facilities.

04

Healthcare

Hospital, lab and clinical-site works delivered with sensitive scheduling, dust control and live-site protocols.

05

Education

Universities, schools and colleges — out-of-hours and term-break programmes to minimise disruption.

06

Public Sector

Local authority, MoD and NHS estate works delivered against framework compliance and audit requirements.

05 / Why OSS

Compliant, accredited, fully self-delivered.

  • CHAS Accredited

    Health, safety and competence audited under the CHAS Common Assessment Standard.

  • NPORS Plant Operators

    All plant operators hold current NPORS cards for the equipment they use on site.

  • SafeContractor

    SSIP-recognised SafeContractor accredited for industrial and commercial works.

  • Hazardous Waste Carriers

    Licensed under the Hazardous Waste Regulations for PCB-oil and contaminated equipment streams.

  • RAMS for every job

    Risk Assessment and Method Statement issued ahead of works, every single time.

  • Full Waste Documentation

    Waste transfer and consignment notes issued on completion — every removal traceable, every postcode.

Ready when you are

Decommission with confidence.

Free site survey, fixed-price quote, full RAMS and waste documentation. Nationwide coverage from our Newcastle HQ.

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