Telehandler

Construction; Hamilton; On-site; GBP 33,210 - 46,125; Part time

Job summary

Randstad CPE is seeking an experienced Telehandler driver for holiday cover on a busy new build housing development in Hamilton.

Operate the telescopic handler safely, unload materials, and support sub-contractors on a short-term contract. Ensure daily checks and site safety are maintained, working closely with the Site Manager to keep operations moving.

Qualifications

• Valid CPCS or NPORS card with Telescopic Handler category.
• Extensive experience operating a Telehandler on housing sites.
• Full PPE (Hard hat, high-vis jacket/vest, steel toe cap boots).
• Eligible to live/work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Operating a telescopic handler safely and efficiently across a busy housing site.
• Unloading delivery vehicles and distributing materials to plots.
• Assisting sub-contractors and trades with material lifts.
• Carrying out daily plant pre-checks and maintenance logs.
• Working closely with the Site Manager to ensure smooth daily site operations.
• Assisting with general site work or stepping off the machine to keep the site organised and safe.

Skills

Telescopic Handler CPCS/NPORS

UK Driving Licence

Site Safety Awareness

Punctual & Proactive

Hamilton Area Resident

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.

For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business.