Forklift Driver

RG Setsquare; Totnes; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

RG Setsquare is recruiting an experienced Housing Site Forklift Driver (Telehandler) for a 3.5-week assignment on a busy residential construction site in Totnes.

Responsibilities include operating a telehandler safely, handling materials around site, and supporting trades while adhering to health and safety regulations. CPCS/NPORS ticket and PPE are required; ability to work as part of a team is essential.

Qualifications

• Valid CPCS or NPORS Telehandler ticket is required.
• Experience operating a Telehandler on residential housing sites.
• Familiarity with site safety procedures and PPE.

Responsibilities

• Operate a telescopic forklift (Telehandler) on a housing site.
• Load, unload and move materials around site.
• Assist trades and site management with material movements.
• Conduct daily vehicle checks and report defects.
• Maintain safe working practices per health and safety rules.
• Support general site duties when required.

Skills

Telehandler operation

Safety awareness

Teamwork

Tools

CPCS/NPORS Telehandler ticket

Job description

RG Setsquare is actively hiring for below job:

Job Title: Housing Site Forklift Driver (Telehandler)

Location: Totnes

Duration: 3.5 Weeks

Job Description

We are currently seeking an experienced Housing Site Forklift Driver (Telehandler) to work on a busy residential construction site in Totnes for a 3.5-week assignment.

Key Responsibilities

• Operating a telescopic forklift (Telehandler) safely and efficiently on a housing development site.
• Loading, unloading, and distributing materials around site.
• Assisting trades and site management with material movements.
• Conducting daily vehicle checks and reporting any defects.
• Maintaining safe working practices in line with site health and safety regulations.
• Supporting general site duties when required.

Requirements

• Valid CPCS or NPORS Telehandler/Forklift ticket.
• Previous experience operating a Telehandler on residential housing sites.
• Full PPE (Hard Hat, High-Vis Vest, Safety Boots).
• Good understanding of site health and safety procedures.
• Reliable, punctual, and able to work as part of a team.