Telehandler

Construction, Property and Engineering; Hamilton; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Randstad CPE is recruiting an experienced telehandler driver for holiday cover on a busy new build housing development in Hamilton. The role involves operating the machine safely to keep the site moving while the permanent driver is away.

Applicants must hold a CPCS/NPORS Telescopic Handler card, have extensive telehandler experience on housing sites, wear full PPE, and hold a valid UK driving licence. Based in or willing to commute to Hamilton.

Qualifications

• Valid CPCS or NPORS Telescopic Handler card is essential.
• Extensive experience operating a telehandler on new build housing sites.
• Full PPE (hard hat, high-vis, steel caps) and a valid UK driving licence.
• Strong safety awareness, especially around pedestrians on plots.
• Based in or commutable to Hamilton.

Responsibilities

• Operate a telescopic handler safely across a busy housing site.
• Unload deliveries and distribute materials to plots.
• Assist contractors with material lifts and site operations.
• Carry out daily plant pre-checks and maintenance logs.
• Work with the Site Manager to keep daily operations smooth.

Skills

Telehandler operation

Safety awareness

Punctuality

Communication

Job description

About the Role:

We are currently recruiting an experienced telehandler driver to provide holiday cover on a busy new build housing development in Hamilton.

This is a great short-term contract role for a skilled operator looking to pick up extra hours, keep busy, and work alongside an established housebuilder. You will be responsible for operating the machine safely and efficiently to keep the site moving while the permanent driver is away.

Key Responsibilities:

• Operating a telescopic handler safely and efficiently across a busy housing site.


• Unloading delivery vehicles and distributing materials (bricks, blocks, roof trusses, timber) to various plots.


• Assisting sub-contractors and trades with necessary material lifts.


• Carrying out daily plant pre-checks, maintenance logs, and ensuring the machine is kept clean and secure.


• Working closely with the Site Manager to ensure smooth daily site operations.


• Assisting with general site work or stepping off the machine when required to keep the site organised and safe.

Role Requirements:

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


• Extensive experience operating a Telehandler on new build housing sites.


• Full PPE (Hard hat, high-vis jacket/vest, and steel toe cap boots).


• Valid UK Driving Licence.


• Excellent awareness of site health and safety procedures, especially around pedestrian safety on housing plots.


• Strong communication skills, punctuality, and a proactive work ethic.


• Based in or easily commutable to Hamilton.


• Full UK driving licence.

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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