Telehandler and Forklift Operators

Chandler Macleod; Muswellbrook; On-site; AUD 34,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly rates

Overtime opportunities

Mon–Fri roster

Experience on major solar project

Renewable energy sector opportunity

Potential ongoing opportunities

Job summary

Chandler Macleod is recruiting motivated Labourers for a large-scale solar farm project near Muswellbrook, NSW. This role includes forklift and telehandler operation, material handling, loading/unloading, and supporting daily installation activities on a major renewable energy build.

You will join an experienced construction team with a Monday–Friday roster, overtime opportunities, and potential for ongoing opportunities within the renewable energy sector.

Qualifications

• High Risk Work Licence Forklift (LF) or CN.
• White Card (Construction Induction Card).
• Experience operating Forklifts or Telehandlers on construction/industrial sites.
• Experience operating rough terrain or all-terrain forklifts.
• Ability to pass Drug and Alcohol Screening.
• Full Australian working rights.
• Current Drivers Licence.

Responsibilities

• Safely operating Forklifts and Telehandlers within an active construction environment.
• Loading, unloading trucks, transporting, and positioning materials, equipment, and solar farm components throughout the project site.
• Supporting construction crews by delivering materials required for daily installation activities.
• Assisting with unloading and storage of deliveries and maintaining organised laydown areas.
• Conducting daily pre-start inspections and routine equipment checks in accordance with site procedures.
• Ensuring loads are secured, balanced, and transported safely at all times.
• Assisting labouring crews with the erection and assembly of solar mounting structures and solar panel packs when required.
• Maintaining compliance with site safety requirements, traffic management plans, and environmental procedures.
• Working collaboratively with supervisors, plant operators, and construction personnel to meet project milestones.
• Maintaining a clean and safe work area while adhering to all workplace health and safety policies.

Skills

Forklift operation

Telehandler operation

Teamwork

Safety awareness

Outdoor work

Education

White Card (Construction Induction Card)

Job description

Chandler Macleod is one of Australia’s leading workforce solutions providers, connecting skilled people with opportunities across some of the nation’s largest infrastructure, construction, resources and renewable energy projects.

We currently have some exciting opportunities for Labourers to join a large-scale solar farm project located in near Muswellbrook, NSW. This is a great opportunity to gain valuable experience within the growing renewable energy sector while contributing to a significant construction project.

We are currently seeking motivated and reliable Forklift and Telehandler to join the construction team and assist with the delivery of this exciting project. These positions include

What's On Offer

• Competitive hourly rates
• Overtime opportunities
• Monday to Friday Roster
• Opportunity to gain experience on a major renewable energy project
• Work with an experienced construction team in a growing industry
• Potential for ongoing project opportunities within the renewable energy sector

Key Responsibilities

Reporting to the Site Supervisor, your responsibilities will include:

• Safely operating Forklifts and Telehandlers within an active construction environment.
• Loading, unloading trucks, transporting, and positioning materials, equipment, and solar farm components throughout the project site.
• Supporting construction crews by delivering materials required for daily installation activities.
• Assisting with the unloading and storage of deliveries and maintaining organised laydown areas.
• Conducting daily pre-start inspections and routine equipment checks in accordance with site procedures.
• Ensuring loads are secured, balanced, and transported safely at all times.
• Assisting labouring crews with the erection and assembly of solar mounting structures and solar panel packs when required.
• Maintaining compliance with site safety requirements, traffic management plans, and environmental procedures.
• Working collaboratively with supervisors, plant operators, and construction personnel to meet project milestones.
• Maintaining a clean and safe work area while adhering to all workplace health and safety policies.

About You

To be successful in this position, you will demonstrate:

• Previous experience operating forklifts and/or Telehandlers within construction, infrastructure, civil, mining, or renewable energy projects.
• Strong commitment to workplace health, safety, and environmental standards.
• Ability to work effectively within a team-based construction environment.
• Strong communication skills and a positive work ethic.
• Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions.
• Reliability, punctuality, and a commitment to delivering high-quality work.
• Physical fitness and capability to perform manual handling tasks safely.

Please note that this role includes physical labour and manual handling duties in addition to forklift / telehandler operation.

About You

To be successful in this position, you will demonstrate:

• Previous experience operating forklifts and/or Telehandlers within construction, infrastructure, civil, mining, or renewable energy projects.
• Strong commitment to workplace health, safety, and environmental standards.
• Ability to work effectively within a team-based construction environment.
• Strong communication skills and a positive work ethic.
• Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions.
• Reliability, punctuality, and a commitment to delivering high-quality work.
• Physical fitness and capability to perform manual handling tasks safely

Essential Requirements

• High Risk Work Licence Forklift (LF) or CN
• White Card (Construction Induction Card)
• Demonstrated experience operating Forklifts or Telehandler on construction or industrial sites
• Experience operating rough terrain or all-terrain forklifts
• Ability to pass Drug and Alcohol Screening
• Full Australian working rights
• Current Drivers Licence

Highly Regarded

• Current Verification of Competency (VOC) completed within the past two years
• Previous experience on solar farm, infrastructure, mining, or major construction projects
• Proven Telehandler and/or Forklift experience within the related industries

At Chandler Macleod, we are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone is treated with respect and provided equal opportunity.

We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, cultures, genders, ages and abilities.

We are particularly committed to supporting regional employment opportunities and encourage applications from local residents of the Muswellbrook and surrounding areas.