Telehandler

Randstad Construction and Property; Bishop Auckland; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Randstad Construction and Property is currently recruiting an experienced telehandler driver for a long-term contract on a major commercial project in Bishop Auckland. You will work closely with the Site Manager and logistics team to ensure material movements and lifts are performed safely and on schedule.

The role requires a valid CPCS/NPORS Telescopic Handler card, proven site experience, and a strong safety mindset.

Qualifications

• CPCS or NPORS Telescopic Handler card required.
• Solid experience operating a telehandler on construction sites.
• Full PPE (hard hat, hi-vis, steel‑toe boots) essential.
• Valid UK driving licence.
• Strong commitment to health and safety and reliability.

Responsibilities

• Safely operating a telescopic handler across a busy construction site.
• Unloading deliveries and staging materials and equipment.
• Assisting sub-contractors and trades with lifts.
• Carrying out daily pre-use checks and logging inspections.

Skills

Telehandler operation

Site safety

Punctuality & reliability

Clear communication

Based in Bishop Auckland

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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