Telehandler Operators

Jv Recruitment; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 48,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Above-award pay rates

Penalty rates

Job summary

JV Recruitment is seeking ticketed Telehandler Operators for high-priority projects across Melbourne’s inner suburbs, including the CBD and Southbank. An immediate start is available with consistent ongoing work and regular overtime for reliable operators.

We offer highly competitive above-award pay rates and weekly pay. Successful candidates will have current telehandler tickets, white card, and 12–18 months on-site experience in heavy civil or commercial construction.

Qualifications

• Current Telehandler Ticket with proven operating experience.
• White Card.
• 12–18 months on-site experience in material handling or heavy civil/construction.
• Full PPE (steel caps, high-vis, hard hat, safety glasses, gloves).

Responsibilities

• Operate telehandler on commercial and residential sites.
• Assist with material placement in tight access environments.
• Maintain site safety, housekeeping and logistics to keep projects running smoothly.

Skills

Telehandler operation

Site safety awareness

Spatial awareness

Job description

We are currently looking for ticketed Telehandler Operators to assist on a high-priority range of commercial and residential projects across Melbourne’s inner suburbs, including the CBD, Inner East, Inner North, and Southbank. There is the potential for a immediate start, consistent ongoing work, and regular overtime for reliable operators.

We offer highly competitive above-award pay rates, penalty rates, and weekly pay.

With a major surge in inner-city developments, the demand for ticketed machinery operators—specifically Telehandler Operators—has skyrocketed. We require skilled operators who can safely manage site logistics, handle material placement in tight access environments, and keep our sites running smoothly. All positions offer strong potential for long-term placement.

While Telehandler Operators are our immediate top priority, we also have an ongoing demand for electrical spotters, EWP operators, and hoist operators across these sites.

DESIRABLE TICKETS

• CN / Non-Slewing Mobile Crane / Telehandler Ticket (Gold Card / RII)
• Electrical Spotting Ticket (with valid First Aid and CPR)
• Working at Heights and Confined Spaces
• EWP / Boom Lift Ticket (Above & Below 11m)
• Material and Personnel Hoist Operator
• Forklift Ticket (LF)
• Dogman / Rigger Ticket

ROLE REQUIREMENTS

• Current Telehandler Ticket with proven operating experience
• White Card
• Minimum 12-18 months on-site experience in material handling or heavy civil/commercial construction
• Full PPE (Steel caps, high-vis, hard hat, safety glasses, gloves)
• Strong spatial awareness and confidence operating in compact inner-city site footprints Reliable transportation (Car desirable, but public transport accessible across most inner-suburb sites)

We are dedicated to offering career advancement to those who prove they want it. In return, we ask that you show commitment, honesty, and integrity while working on-site for JV.