Telehandler

Randstad CPE; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Randstad CPE is recruiting an experienced Telehandler Driver for a short-term contract on a busy residential development in Mayfield (EH22 area). The role involves operating a telescopic handler, unloading deliveries, and assisting trades while maintaining safety and housekeeping on site.

You will hold a valid CPCS or NPORS Telehandler card, have proven on-site telehandler experience, and a UK driving licence.

Qualifications

• CPCS or NPORS Telescopic Handler qualification is essential.
• Experience operating a telehandler on residential builds.
• Full PPE and valid UK driving licence; strong safety focus.

Responsibilities

• Safely operating a telescopic handler on a residential site.
• Unloading lorries and distributing materials to plots.
• Assisting trades and other site activities with lifts.
• Carrying out daily inspections and keeping the machine clean.
• Enforcing site traffic plans and pedestrian safety around plots.
• Supporting site management with housekeeping when idle.

Skills

Telehandler operation

Punctuality

Clear communication

Education

CPCS/NPORS Telescopic Handler

Job description

We are currently recruiting an experienced Telehandler Driver for a short-term contract role on a busy residential new build housing development in Mayfield (EH22 area).

Key Responsibilities:

Safely operating a telescopic handler across an active residential housing site.

Unloading delivery lorries and distributing materials (bricks, blocks, timber, roof trusses) to designated plots.

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.

Enforcing site traffic management plans, safe working load limits, and strict pedestrian segregation around live plots.

Stepping off the machine during quieter periods to assist site management with general site housekeeping and keeping the compound organised.

Role Requirements:

Valid CPCS or NPORS Card with Telescopic Handler category (Essential).

Proven experience operating a Telehandler on residential new build housing developments.

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 Mayfield / Dalkeith / Edinburgh City Bypass area.

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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