Site Labourer / Telehandler Operator

TN United Kingdom; Dalkeith; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Site Labourer / Telehandler Operator, where you'll work outdoors and be part of a supportive team. This role offers a chance to operate a telehandler and engage in various labouring duties, ensuring a clean and safe site. With flexible hours and a commitment to high safety standards, this position is perfect for those who enjoy hands-on work. Experience a vibrant company culture and enjoy perks like pension contributions and mental health support while contributing to a mission to transform waste into valuable products.

Benefits

Competitive rate of pay

Pension contributions

Free flu jabs

Free on-site parking

Mental Health and First Aid Support

Employee Engagement and Wellbeing support

Great Christmas Night out

Great company culture

Qualifications

• Experience operating a telehandler is desirable, training provided.
• Strong work ethic and hands-on approach required.

Responsibilities

• Keep the site clean, safe, and tidy.
• Operate a telehandler to support site operations.

Skills

Telehandler Operation

Teamwork

Adaptability

Health and Safety Compliance

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24.04.2025

Expiry Date:

08.06.2025

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About the Role:

We are currently recruiting for a Site Labourer / Telehandler Operator to join our busy Petterden site.

This is a varied role where the successful candidate will primarily carry out labouring duties around the site but will also be required to operate a telehandler when necessary. Some previous experience operating a telehandler is preferred, however, full training will be provided to meet site requirements.

This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys working outdoors, being hands-on, and is looking for a long-term role within a supportive team environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Keeping the site clean, safe, and tidy
• Operating a telehandler to support site operations when required
• Assisting other team members to ensure smooth site operations
• Working in line with health and safety standards at all times
• Being adaptable and flexible to support site needs

What We’re Looking For:

About you:

• Some experience operating a telehandler is desirable (training will be provided)
• A strong work ethic with a hands-on approach
• Reliable, adaptable, and willing to work as part of a team
• Willingness to work flexible hours to meet site requirements
• Committed to maintaining high standards of safety and cleanliness on site

Working hours:

• Monday to Friday: 8.00am – 4.30pm (basic hours)
• Average working hours: 7.00am – 5.00pm, Monday to Friday
• Saturday working: 8.00am – 12.00pm (usually every second Saturday)

Flexibility is essential to meet operational requirements.

What’s included:

• Competitive rate of pay
• Pension contributions
• Free flu jabs
• Free on-site parking
• Mental Health and First Aid Support
• Dedicated Employee Engagement and Wellbeing support
• Great Christmas Night out
• Last but not least: Great company culture!

The company

The NWH Group is a second-generation family business headquartered in Midlothian. Servicing the whole of Scotland and the north east of England from ten sites, the NWH Group’s vision is to eliminate waste by transforming it into a valuable product.

On this journey to eliminate waste we provide waste collection services to the Commercial & Industrial, Office, Leisure & Retail and Construction industries. Collecting waste with our fleet of Trade Refuse, Skip, Tipper, Grab and Walking Floor articulated vehicles, we transport materials to our material recycling facilities where we produce and recover valuable products such as metals, cardboard, paper, washed sands, biomass for energy and animal bedding.