Transport & Plant Training in Exeter
HGV/LGV, plant (NPORS/CITB), forklift, Driver CPC, ADR, First Aid, NVQs and apprenticeships — all from our Matford Centre site, the only training company in Devon with its own off-road practice and reversing area.
Accredited & Certified
Training Across Three Key Sectors
From apprenticeships to professional development courses, we offer comprehensive training programs tailored to your career goals and industry requirements.
Transport & Plant
Get road-ready and site-ready with HGV/LGV driver training, Driver CPC, plant machinery, forklift and lifting operations courses.
Healthcare & Care
Make a difference in people's lives with qualifications in adult care, mental health support, first aid, and dementia awareness.
Education & Childcare
Shape young minds with early years education, teaching assistant training, and pediatric first aid certifications.
Why Train With Trans Plant Mastertrain
Quality transport and plant training in the heart of the South West
HGV & LGV Licence Training
Category C and C+E training delivered in modern, well-maintained vehicles.
Transport & Plant
Transport and plant operator training available from a single Exeter centre.
Experienced Instructors
Learn from qualified instructors with real-world transport experience.
Based in Exeter
Conveniently located to serve Devon and the wider South West.
Flexible Course Dates
Intensive and spread-out course options to suit your schedule.
Nationally Recognised
Work towards nationally recognised licences and qualifications.
Apprenticeships in Transport, Logistics & Plant
Earn while you learn. We deliver government-funded apprenticeships for the transport, warehouse and logistics sector — combining real on-the-job experience with nationally recognised qualifications, supported by experienced assessors.
Apprenticeships
Combine on-the-job training with classroom learning. Earn a wage while you develop valuable skills with hand-picked employers.
- Earn while you learn
- No tuition fees
- Nationally recognized qualifications
- Guaranteed employment
Short Courses
Refresh existing skills or gain compliance certifications with focused, practical training programs designed for busy professionals.
- Flexible scheduling
- Quick completion
- Industry-specific
- CPD accredited
How It Works
Choose Your Path
Select from apprenticeships or short courses across trades, business, healthcare, and education sectors.
Earn While You Learn
Get hands-on experience with carefully selected employers while receiving expert training and qualifications.
Expert Guidance
Benefit from small class sizes, industry expert trainers, and personalized support throughout your journey.
Achieve Your Goals
Gain nationally recognized qualifications and the practical skills employers are actively seeking.
Ready to take the next step in your career?
About Us
Established nearly 35 years ago, Trans Plant Mastertrain is one of the South West's most experienced transport and plant training providers, based at The Matford Centre, Marsh Barton, Exeter. We are the only training company in Devon with the facility to offer an off-road practice and reversing area, with ample free parking — so drivers and operators build real confidence before they test. Our reputation is built on professional service, excellent facilities and experienced, qualified instructors. From HGV/LGV licences and lorry-loader training, through NPORS and CITB plant operations, forklift, Driver CPC, ADR, First Aid and NVQs, to Ofsted-rated apprenticeships — we cover the full range. Now with online booking 24/7 and automated Driver CPC and renewal reminders.
Why Choose Us
• Over 30 years training drivers and plant operators in the South West • The only training company in Devon with its own off-road practice and reversing area • Ample free parking at our Matford Centre site • Full range under one roof — HGV/LGV, Plant (NPORS/CITB), Forklift, CPC, ADR, First Aid, NVQs, Apprenticeships • Experienced, qualified instructors and accredited assessors • Ofsted-rated apprenticeship provision • LGV training with guaranteed interview options • Online booking 24/7 with automated Driver CPC renewal reminders
How Training Works
From first enquiry to qualified driver or operator, we guide you through every step.
Free Advice & Quote
Call us about the licence, ticket or qualification you need. We'll recommend the right course and give a clear price.
Medical & Provisional (if needed)
For HGV/LGV we help you sort your D2/D4 forms and medical so your provisional entitlement is ready.
Theory & Prep
Theory test guidance for licences, plus Driver CPC module preparation where required.
Practical Training
Hands-on training in modern vehicles and plant at our Matford Centre site, with our own off-road reversing area.
Testing
On-site testing for many categories, or at the nearby DVSA centre — most candidates test right here in Exeter.
Qualify & Get Working
Pass, collect your licence, NPORS card, CPC hours or NVQ — and get out earning. LGV-with-guaranteed-interview options available.
Our Exeter Training Centre
On-site reversing area, modern vehicles and plant, classroom facilities and Devon's most experienced transport training team.
Meet Our Our Instructors & Assessors
Experienced, qualified trainers and accredited assessors across transport and plant disciplines. Photos coming soon.
Ivor Braintree
Dave has spent over two decades behind the wheel of everything from rigids to artics, and the last twelve years teaching others to do the same. Calm, patient and DVSA-approved, he has guided hundreds of learners to a first-time Cat C and C+E pass.
Qualifications
Martin
Takes candidates from first lesson to full licence on our own off-road area and the Exeter test routes.
Qualifications
Karen Whitcombe
Karen leads our Driver CPC periodic training and keeps the classroom lively — no death-by-PowerPoint here. She specialises in making the mandatory 35 hours genuinely useful, covering tachograph rules, drivers’ hours and safe, fuel-efficient driving.
Qualifications
Michelle Adeyemi
Michelle trains and tests counterbalance, reach and pivot-steer truck operators for warehouse and yard environments. Approachable and exacting in equal measure, she runs novice, refresher and conversion courses to RTITB standard.
Qualifications
Our Training Courses
Professional courses designed to help you achieve your qualifications and advance your career.
LGV Cat C (Class 2) — 5-Day Intensive
Cat C rigid HGV licence in 5 days. 1-to-1 on-road tuition, on-site reversing practice, Module 3a + 3b test. Prerequisite: full car licence 12+ months.
Next: 1 Jul 2026
Book This CourseLGV Cat C+E (Class 1) — 5-Day Intensive
Full Class 1 articulated licence in 5 days. Coupling/uncoupling practice on site plus Module 3a + 3b test. Prerequisite: Cat C held.
ADR Driver Training (Dangerous Goods)
ADR certification for drivers carrying dangerous goods by road. Core plus packages, tankers and class-specific modules, with SQA examination.
Car & Trailer Training (B+E)
Towing training for car-plus-trailer combinations. Coupling, reversing and on-road manoeuvres, building the skills and confidence to tow safely.
Telescopic Handler (Telehandler)
Telescopic handler operator training for novice and experienced operators, including pre-use checks, lifting and placing loads safely.
Excavator 180 degree (Wheeled)
Wheeled 180-degree excavator operator training covering safe operation, excavating, loading and ground works.
Get In Touch
Ready to start your training? Contact us today.
info@transplantltd.co.uk
Phone
01392 42 62 42
Location
The Matford Centre, Marsh Barton
Exeter, EX2 8FD
Areas We Serve
Trans Plant Mastertrain proudly provides professional training courses to the following areas: