Telehandler & Forklift Operators — Solar Farm Construction

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 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.