Telehandler

Construction, Property and Engineering; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Randstad CPE is recruiting an experienced Telehandler Driver for an ongoing contract on a high-volume residential development in Newcastle upon Tyne. The role requires operating a telescopic handler, loading and unloading materials, and supporting site teams with lifts and ground handling.

The successful candidate will hold a CPCS or NPORS Telescopic Handler card, a valid UK driving licence, full PPE, and a safety-conscious, punctual approach with good radio communication on site.

Qualifications

• Valid CPCS or NPORS Card with Telescopic Handler category.
• Proven experience operating a Telehandler on residential new build housing schemes.
• Full PPE (Hard hat, high-vis jacket/vest, steel toe cap boots).
• Valid UK Driving Licence.
• Safety-conscious attitude, dependable work ethic, and excellent punctuality.
• Strong communication skills via site two-way radio.
• Based in or easily commutable to Newcastle upon Tyne.

Responsibilities

• Safely operating a telescopic handler across an active, busy new build housing development.
• Unloading delivery wagons and safely stacking and distributing materials (brick packs, blockwork, timber kits, roof trusses).
• Servicing bricklayers, joiners, and roofers with planned ground and scaffold loading lifts.
• Conducting daily pre-use plant checks, logging machine inspections, and keeping the cab and telehandler clean and well-maintained.
• Adhering strictly to site traffic management plans, pedestrian segregation routes, and safe working load limits.
• Assisting site management during quiet operating periods with compound organization and general site housekeeping.

Skills

CPCS/NPORS Telescopic Handler

Full UK Driving Licence

Safety-conscious

Punctuality

Radio communications

Job description

About the Role:

We are currently recruiting an experienced Telehandler Driver for an ongoing contract role on a high-volume residential new build development in Newcastle upon Tyne.

Key Responsibilities:

• Safely operating a telescopic handler across an active, busy new build housing development.
• Unloading delivery wagons and safely stacking and distributing materials (facing brick packs, blockwork, timber kits, roof trusses).
• Servicing bricklayers, joiners, and roofers with planned ground and scaffold loading lifts.
• Conducting daily pre-use plant checks, logging machine inspections, and keeping the cab and telehandler clean and well-maintained.
• Adhering strictly to site traffic management plans, pedestrian segregation routes, and safe working load limits.
• Assisting site management during quiet operating periods with compound organization and general site housekeeping.

What We Are Looking For:

• Valid CPCS or NPORS Card with Telescopic Handler category (Essential).
• Proven experience operating a Telehandler on residential new build housing schemes.
• Full PPE (Hard hat, high-vis jacket/vest, steel toe cap boots).
• Valid UK Driving Licence.
• Safety-conscious attitude, dependable work ethic, and excellent punctuality.
• Strong communication skills via site two-way radio.
• Based in or easily commutable to Newcastle upon Tyne (Gateshead, North/South Tyneside, or Northumberland).

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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