Plant and Transport Technician

Trant Engineering Ltd; Southampton; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive rates

28 days holiday (including bank hols)

Options to buy additional holiday via薪

Company pension scheme

Employee assistance program

Discretionary annual bonus

Job summary

Trant Engineering Ltd is hiring a Plant and Transport Technician in Southampton. This permanent, full-time role covers inspection, maintenance and safe operation of plant machinery and transport vehicles to ensure compliance with safety regulations and site continuity.

You will work under the Plant and Transport Lead within the Technical department, maintaining records, supporting breakdowns and liaising with drivers and supervisors to keep equipment in peak condition.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in Plant Maintenance or Vehicle Mechanics.
• Strong knowledge of hydraulic, electrical, and mechanical systems.
• Applicants must be legally authorised to work in the UK, as we are unable to sponsor work visas for this role.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, diagnose, and repair plant equipment and transport vehicles.
• Carry out mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic system repairs.
• Maintain accurate maintenance and inspection records.
• Service and repair company vehicles and ensure roadworthiness and compliance standards.
• Assist with breakdowns and emergency repairs on site.
• Liaise with drivers, supervisors and management regarding equipment condition.

Skills

Hydraulic systems

Electrical systems

Mechanical systems

Eligibility to work in the UK

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Plant Maintenance or Vehicle Mechanics

Job description

Plant and Transport Technician

Department: Technical

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Southampton

Reporting To: Plant and Transport Lead

Description

Join Trant Engineering and help shape the delivery of complex, high-impact projects.

Trant Engineering is a leading EPC contractor with a strong reputation for delivering innovative engineering solutions across the UK and internationally. With over 1,000 employees and a £150m turnover, we’re growing—and now looking for a Plant and Transport Technician to play a key role in our project delivery teams.

The Role

The Plant and Transport Technician is responsible for the inspection, maintenance, repair and safe operations of plant machinery and transport vehicles. The role ensures that all equipment is compliant with safety regulations, operates efficiently and supports uninterrupted site operations in compliance with legal and manufacturer standards.

What You’ll Be Doing

Technical Responsibilities:

• Inspect, diagnose, and repair plant equipment (generators, compressors, excavators, tools) and transport vehicles (trucks, vans).
• Carry out mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic system repairs.
• Maintain accurate maintenance and inspection records.
• Service and repair company vehicles.
• Ensure vehicles meet roadworthiness and legal compliance standards.
• Assist with breakdowns and emergency repairs on site.

Compliance:

• Ensure compliance with company policies.
• Identify hazards and report defects or unsafe equipment immediately. Support audits and inspections.

System management:

• Using personally tablets, maintain service history, upload photos, etc. of assets onto ERP (COINS).

Stakeholder Communication:

• Liaise with drivers, supervisors and management regarding equipment condition.

Health & Safety, Quality and Environmental:

• Support Compliance to health and safety standards within the business unit and workshop.
• Always use tools, equipment and PPE correctly.

Core Values: Uphold and promote the Company’s Core Values - Care, Trust, Respect and Sustainability.

What We’re Looking For

Essential

• NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in Plant Maintenance or Vehicle Mechanics.
• Strong knowledge of hydraulic, electrical, and mechanical systems.
• Applicants must be legally authorised to work in the UK, as we are unable to sponsor work visas for this role.

Why Join Trant ?

At Trant Engineering, we deliver complex, high-value engineering and construction projects across the UK. From process and water treatment to energy infrastructure upgrades, we play a key role in delivering and protecting critical national infrastructure - shaping the systems that communities and industries rely on every day.

Our teams design and deliver full EPC solutions, combining technical excellence with practical, hands-on delivery. We offer end-to-end capabilities - from concept and design through to manufacturing, construction and commissioning utilising a continually evolving in-house expertise. This means you’ll work on projects that are varied, challenging and genuinely impactful.

Our multi-disciplinary teams bring together specialists in civil, mechanical, electrical, process, instrumentation, and control & automation engineering, alongside our in-house manufacturing of control panels, MCCs, PLCs and SCADA systems. With over 1,000 people and a strong, growing pipeline of work, it’s an exciting time to join Trant. We are committed to helping our people succeed through our Career Development Association, providing structured support, mentoring and clear pathways to help you reach your full potential.

Whether you’re starting out or looking to take your next career step, Trant offers the chance to develop, progress and make a real difference.

Our company benefits package includes:

• Competitive rates.
• 28 days holiday (including bank holidays).
• Options to buy additional holiday via salary sacrifice.
• Company pension scheme.
• Employee assistance program.
• Discretionary annual bonus.

Join us and be part of something bigger.