Telehandler

Driver Hire Borders; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A construction company in Edinburgh seeks a skilled telehandler operator to provide short-term holiday cover. The role involves operating a telehandler for moving materials on site, ensuring safety and efficiency. Candidates should have a valid CPCS ticket, relevant experience, and a strong commitment to maintaining high safety standards.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Telehandler Operator, ideally in new build housing sites.
• Full clean driving licence.
• Commitment to high safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Safely and efficiently operate the telehandler to move construction materials.
• Deliver materials to different trades and work areas.
• Perform daily machine checks and report issues.

Skills

Operating skills

Attention to detail

Reliability

Safety awareness

Education

Valid CPCS telehandler ticket

Job description

Are you a skilled and certified telehandler operator looking for short-term work? We're seeking a reliable professional to provide essential holiday cover on a busy new build housing site in Edinburgh. If you're available to step in and help keep our project running smoothly, we want to hear from you!

About the Role

As our temporary telehandler operator, you'll play a vital role in maintaining the smooth operation of our housing development during a key period. Your responsibilities will include:

• Safely and efficiently operating the telehandler to move various construction materials (e.g., bricks, timber, roofing supplies) across the site.
• Delivering materials promptly and precisely to different trades and work areas as needed, ensuring continuous workflow.
• Assisting with the safe loading and unloading of incoming deliveries, coordinating with transport teams.
• Performing daily machine checks to ensure safe operation before use, and reporting any issues immediately.
• Strictly adhering to all site health and safety regulations and company policies, prioritising a safe working environment.
• Communicating effectively with site management, banksmen, and other team members to ensure seamless coordination.

Role Requirements

• Proven experience as a Telehandler Operator, ideally with a background in new build housing sites.
• Valid CPCS telehandler ticket.
• Possesses excellent operating skills and a strong awareness of their surroundings in a busy construction environment.
• Is reliable, punctual, and has a proactive approach to their work.
• Is committed to maintaining high safety standards on site at all times.
• Full clean driving licence.

Ready to Apply?

If you're an experienced telehandler operator with the required certification and are available for this short-term holiday cover role in Edinburgh, apply today with your up to date CV!

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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