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Unit 1, 3 Chesham Fold Rd, Bury, BL9 6LE

T: 01438 363 000  |  E: sales@service-line.co.uk |  W: www.service-line.co.uk

  

ABOUT US

Serviceline is a leading single-source solution for both the private and public sectors, specialising in nationwide catering and refrigeration support through Planned Preventative Maintenance and Reactive Engineering.

Our service is backed by key business divisions, including a 24/7 Operations Centre and Technical Support Desk. We also have a strong partnership with our sister company, Miller’s Vanguard, providing expertise in Installations, Equipment Supply, Parts Distribution, and training through our City & Guilds approved AFE Service Training Academy.

Whether you need emergency breakdown cover, annual preventative maintenance, specialist installations, or new equipment supply and installation, our flexible business divisions can be tailored to meet your specific needs.

Our Customers

Serviceline plays a vital role in the smooth operation of our clients’ kitchen facilities. We are proud to support many well-known corporate hospitality functions, sports and leisure venues, hotels, restaurants, care providers, and secure facilities across the UK, ensuring their operations run efficiently and effectively.

  • Major Restaurant Chains
  • Private Independant Restaurants
  • Hotel Chains
  • Hospitals
  • Care Homes
  • Correctional Institutions
  • Stadia
  • Airports
  • Ferries
  • Schools
  • Universities
  • Charitable Organisations

SERVICES

Serviceline specialises in catering and refrigeration support nationwide with our Planned Preventative Maintenance and Reactive Engineering. Supported by integral business divisions including our 24/7 Operations Centre and Technical Support Desk, whilst supplemented by a strong working partnership with our ‘sister’ company Miller’s Vanguard’s Installations and Equipment Supply, Parts Distribution network and purpose built City & Guilds approved AFE Service Training Academy. Focusing on professional kitchen food preparation & refrigeration, these business divisions can be utilised individually or tailored to meet each customers’ needs, from emergency breakdown cover through to annual preventative maintenance, and specialist installations through to new equipment specification and supply and installation.

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SL+1 Reactive Engineering

A mature Reactive Maintenance model

SL+2 Planned Preventative Maintenance

A proactive and tailored approach to Planned Preventative Maintenance

SL+3 Equipment Supply

Delivery and installation of foodservice equipment nationwide

SL+4 Training & Development

Delivers structured City and Guilds accredited coaching and development

SL+5 Parts Distribution

Parts Distribution and Stores function servicing all our key departments

SL+6 Account Management & Sales

Sourcing, specification and provision of new and refurbished equipment

SL+7 Operations Centre

Technical hub, controlling the service work-flow and engineering resource

Part of the MV brand

A robust partnership creating a truly ‘one-stop-shop’ service

ACCREDITATIONS

Serviceline are committed to providing the highest level of quality and professionalism to all our customers. To achieve this, alongside our own continuous training and assessment, we are audited and accredited by expert assessment bodies from across our industry.

We are certified with the prestigious ISO 14001 Environmental Management Standard. We we’re the UKs first fully ISO accredited commercial catering and refrigeration service provider.

Click here to view our accreditations.

 

Unit 1, 3 Chesham Fold Rd, Bury, BL9 6LE

T: 0161 764 7374  |  E: info@millersvanguard.co.uk  |  W: www.millersvanguard.co.uk

    

ABOUT US

An industry-leading single-source solution for retail nationwide, specialising in Reactive Engineering Support, Planned Preventative Maintenance and Hygienic Deep Cleaning.

Supported by integral business divisions including our Equipment Reuse Factory, Parts and Equipment Warehousing, Installations & Fleet, specialist Training, Research & Development and Health & Safety.

Recent diversification into heavy machinery engineering, ventilation, facilities management, project management and micro-electronics have expanded the traditional scope of the Millers Vanguard services portfolio.

EXPERTISE

Working closely with many of the UK’s leading supermarkets over the years, Miller’s has developed a deep understanding of the industry’s demands.

We’ve structured our services into a series of specialist, standalone yet complementary departments, designed to offer full support to the foodservice and retail sectors.

Each division can be utilised individually or tailored to meet our customers’ needs. Through innovative research and development, we deliver powerful new solutions, offering a truly ‘one-stop-shop’ experience for our clients.

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MV+1 Reactive Engineering

MV+2 Planned Preventative Maintenance

MV+3 Installations

MV+4 Equipment Factory

MV+5 Electro-Mechanical Laboratory

MV+6 Research & Development

MV+7 Parts Distribution

MV+8 Warehousing

MV+9 Operations Centre

MV+10 Account Management

SECTORS

For over 45 years, Millers Vanguard has been a trusted partner to the foodservice industry, providing a wide range of essential services—from reactive and planned preventative maintenance to equipment supply and installation.

Our expertise spans across all in-store operations, including bakerycateringcoffee, and refrigeration. Through proven processes and continuous refinement, we help reduce risks, maintain the production of key product lines, and extend equipment lifespan, ensuring uninterrupted service for our customers.

In addition to our core services, our expert engineering expertise also extends to loading bay equipment, powered access, and retail solutions—broadening our ability to support the operational needs of our customers. Our structured, specialist departments work holistically to deliver tailored solutions that enhance productivity and reduce reliance on reactive interventions.

With a deep understanding of industry challenges, Millers Vanguard remains committed to innovation, efficiency, and unwavering customer support.

ACCREDITATIONS

Miller’s Vanguard are committed to providing the highest level of quality and professionalism to all our customers. To achieve this, alongside our own continuous training and assessment, we are audited and accredited by expert assessment bodies from across our industry

Click here to view our accreditations.

 

AFE & ALI GROUP S.R.L.

The AFE Group is a leading international business, based in the UK. Bringing together five of the industry’s best known premium brands namely Williams RefrigerationFalcon Foodservice EquipmentMono Bakery Equipment, Millers Vanguard and Serviceline.

AFE in turn is part of Ali Group S.r.l. An Italian Corporation and one of the largest global leaders in the foodservice and hospitality industry, with an extensive portfolio of companies which include some of the most respected brands in the industry.

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