Telehandler

Construction, Property and Engineering; Bishop Auckland; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Randstad CPE is recruiting an experienced telehandler driver for an ongoing contract on a major commercial construction project in Bishop Auckland. You will work closely with the Site Manager and logistics team to keep material movements and lifts running safely and on schedule.

The role requires a CPCS or NPORS Telescopic Handler card, solid site experience, full PPE, and a UK driving licence. Based in Bishop Auckland, this is a long-term site-based position with reliable hours.

Qualifications

• Solid experience operating a Telescopic Handler on commercial or industrial sites.
• Strong commitment to site health and safety standards.
• Must hold CPCS or NPORS Telescopic Handler card.
• Full PPE must be worn on site.
• Able to communicate clearly with site team and sub-contractors.

Responsibilities

• Safely operating a telescopic handler across a busy commercial construction site.
• Unloading delivery lorries and staging materials and equipment.
• Assisting sub-contractors with material lifts and overhead operations.
• Carrying out daily pre-use plant checks and logging inspections.
• Enforcing site safety protocols including pedestrian segregation and traffic management.
• Staying on top of housekeeping and keeping the compound organised during downtime.

Skills

Telehandler operation experience

Safety-conscious

Punctuality

Clear communication

Tools

CPCS/NPORS Telescopic Handler

UK Driving Licence

Job description

The Role:

We are currently recruiting an experienced telehandler driver for an ongoing contract on a major commercial construction project in Bishop Auckland.

This is a long-term opportunity for a skilled and dependable plant operator looking for consistent contract hours. Working closely with the Site Manager, logistics team, and trade sub-contractors, you will play a key role in keeping site operations, material movements, and heavy lifts running safely and on schedule.

Key Responsibilities:

• Safely operating a telescopic handler across a busy commercial construction site.
• Unloading delivery lorries and staging materials, structural components, and equipment across site storage areas and active work zones.
• Assisting sub-contractors and site trades with scheduled overhead and ground material lifts.
• Carrying out daily pre-use plant checks, logging inspections, and maintaining machine cleanliness and safety standards.
• Strictly enforcing site safety protocols, including pedestrian segregation, traffic management plans, and safe working load limits.
• Stepping off the machine during downtime to assist with general site housekeeping and keeping the compound organised.

Role Requirements:

• Valid CPCS or NPORS Card with Telescopic Handler category (Essential).
• Solid experience operating a Telehandler on commercial or industrial construction projects.
• Full PPE (Hard hat, high-vis jacket/vest, steel toe cap boots).
• Valid UK Driving Licence.
• Strong commitment to site health and safety standards.
• Excellent punctuality, reliability, and clear communication skills.
• Based in or easily commutable to Bishop Auckland / County Durham.

Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

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