Specialist Trailer / SPMT Maintenance Engineer
Location: Redditch, United Kingdom
Sector: Specialist Trailer Maintenance / Heavy Equipment
Employment Type: Full-time
Salary: Hourly rate dependent on experience
Hours: Working pattern available on enquiry
Recruitment Partner: ANT Recruitment
About the Company
We are recruiting for an established UK transport and engineering business delivering general haulage, specialist transport and heavy-lift projects. You will work within an operation where reliable equipment, practical expertise and close teamwork support demanding customer assignments.
The Role
We are looking for a maintenance engineer with direct experience of specialist heavy-transport trailers and self-propelled modular transporters. You will inspect, diagnose and repair mechanical, hydraulic and associated electrical systems, supporting reliable equipment availability for specialist transport projects.
Key Responsibilities
- Inspect, service and repair specialist trailer and SPMT equipment within your training and authorisation.
- Use a systematic approach to identify mechanical, hydraulic and relevant electrical/control faults.
- Work from available manufacturer information and obtain specialist support when a task falls outside your competence.
- Document defects, diagnostic findings, repairs and any restrictions on return to service.
- Coordinate with workshop colleagues and operational teams to understand equipment faults and repair priorities.
- Apply suitable isolation, support and stored-energy controls before maintenance.
- Support inspection readiness and safe testing in line with agreed procedures.
- Contribute to organised workshop routines and reliable equipment handovers.
Skills and Experience Required
- Direct maintenance experience on specialist heavy-transport trailers, SPMTs or closely related modular transport equipment.
- Evidence of personally diagnosing and repairing relevant equipment, not operating it alone.
- A relevant mechanical/plant/heavy-equipment qualification or equivalent technical training and demonstrated competence.
- Confidence with hydraulic systems and the mechanical and electrical interfaces relevant to the equipment maintained.
- Accurate defect reporting, safe working judgement and a cooperative approach.
Desirable Experience
- Experience with older specialist transport equipment and mixed equipment generations.
- Heavy-lift or specialist transport workshop experience.
- Relevant manufacturer maintenance training.
Candidate Profile
You bring direct maintenance experience on specialist transport equipment and can diagnose mechanical, hydraulic and associated control-system faults. You take pride in accurate repairs, clear records and safe equipment handovers.
Package and Working Arrangements
We offer varied technical work within a specialist transport and engineering operation, with a three-month probation and review. Contact us to discuss the role-specific hourly rate, overtime arrangements and benefits.
This opportunity offers specialist maintenance work on heavy-transport trailers and self-propelled modular transporters, supporting the equipment behind complex heavy-load movements.
How to Apply
Send your CV to hugo@antrecruitment.net or call ANT Recruitment on 0121 582 4492 for a confidential conversation. Please quote the role title and include your relevant experience, qualifications, location and availability.
Package Details
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