Telehandler

EA Associates; Bedford; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

EA Associates are recruiting an experienced Telehandler Operator to join a busy commercial construction project. This is a hands-on site role, requiring confident cab operation and willingness to assist the site team when lifts are quiet.

You will operate a telehandler safely across a busy site, unload deliveries, organise materials, and support trades with movements; when not lifting you will help with general labouring, always adhering to health and safety procedures.

Qualifications

• CPCS or NPORS Telehandler licence required.
• Enhanced DBS certificate essential.
• Experience operating telehandler on commercial construction.
• Strong knowledge of site health and safety.
• Reliability and punctuality; team player.

Responsibilities

• Operate telehandler safely and efficiently across site.
• Receive, unload and distribute deliveries around site.
• Organise and manage materials to keep site tidy and stocked.
• Load and unload materials as required.
• Assist trades and site teams with material movements.
• When no lifts, help site team with general labouring duties.
• Follow all site health & safety procedures and instructions.
• Maintain a clean, organised and safe working environment.

Skills

Telehandler operation

Health & safety

Team collaboration

Punctuality

Hands-on attitude

Job description

EA Associates are currently recruiting for an experienced Telehandler Operator to join a busy commercial construction project.

This is a hands‑on site role — we're looking for someone who is confident operating a telehandler but is also willing to jump out of the cab and get stuck in with the site team when lifting duties are quiet.

The Role

• Operating a telehandler safely and efficiently across a busy commercial construction site.
• Receiving, unloading and distributing deliveries around site.
• Organising and managing materials to ensure the site remains tidy and efficiently stocked.
• Loading and unloading materials as required.
• Assisting trades and site teams with material movements.
• When there are no lifts, being willing to get out of the machine and help the site team with general labouring duties.
• Following all site health & safety procedures and instructions.
• Maintaining a clean, organised and safe working environment.

Requirements

• Valid CPCS or NPORS Telehandler licence.
• Enhanced DBS certificate - essential.
• Previous experience operating a telehandler on commercial construction projects.
• Good understanding of site health & safety requirements.
• Reliable, punctual and able to work as part of a team.
• Hands‑on attitude - this isn't a role for someone who only wants to operate from the cab. You must be willing to assist the wider site team when lifting duties aren't required.
• Relevant construction experience and a good understanding of site logistics.