Telehandler

Randstad CPE; Leeds; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Randstad CPE is seeking a skilled Telehandler Driver for temporary work in Leeds, England. The role involves safely operating a telehandler on a busy new build housing site, ensuring the delivery of construction materials and maintaining safety standards. Ideal candidates will have a valid CPCS ticket, strong operating skills, and a commitment to safety. This position offers competitive hourly pay and immediate start.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a telehandler driver.
• Valid CPCS ticket.
• Full clean driving license.

Responsibilities

• Safely and efficiently operating the telehandler.
• Delivering materials across the site.
• Performing daily machine checks.

Skills

Telehandler operation

Safety awareness

Reliability

Job description

Are you a skilled and certified telehandler driver looking for immediate, short-term work? We're seeking a reliable professional to provide essential holiday cover on a busy new build housing site in the Skelmanthorpe area. 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 Driver, 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:

We need someone who:

Has proven experience as a telehandler driver, ideally with a background in new build housing sites.
Holds a valid CPCS 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.
Has a full clean driving licence.

How to Apply:

If you're an experienced telehandler driver with the required certification and are available for this short-term holiday cover role in Skelmanthorpe, please apply today! All you need to do is submit your in date CV, highlighting your relevant skills and experience.

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

Job Info

Job Title:

Company:

Location:

Leeds, West Yorkshire

Posted:

Aug 18th 2025

Closes:

Sep 18th 2025

Sector:

Construction

Contract:

Contract

Hours:

Full Time

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