Telehandler

Skilled Careers; Royal Tunbridge Wells; On-site; GBP 26,863 - 28,240; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Long-term, ongoing work

Weekly pay

Competitive hourly rate

Immediate start

Job summary

Skilled Careers is hiring an experienced Telehandler / Labourer for a busy residential site in Tunbridge Wells, Kent. The role combines telehandler operation with general site labouring on a long-term, full-time basis.

Immediate start available for the right candidate. Applicants must hold a valid CPCS or NPORS Telehandler ticket, have prior telehandler experience on construction sites, and be prepared to perform general labour tasks as required.

Qualifications

• Valid CPCS or NPORS Telehandler ticket (essential).
• Experience operating a telehandler on construction sites.
• Willingness to perform general labour duties as required.
• Full PPE provided and must be worn on site.

Responsibilities

• Operate the telehandler safely around site.
• Load, unload and distribute materials.
• Assist with deliveries and stock management.
• Support trades with materials and equipment on site.
• Carry out general labouring when not operating the telehandler.
• Maintain a clean, safe and organised working environment.
• Perform daily machine checks and report defects.
• Follow all site health and safety procedures.

Skills

Telehandler operation

Site labouring

Health & safety

Punctual reliability

Job description

Telehandler / Labourer

Location: Tunbridge Wells, Kent

Pay: £19.50 - £20.50

Job Type: Full-time, Long-Term

Start Date: 03/08/2026

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Telehandler / Labourer to join a busy residential construction site in Tunbridge Wells. This is a long-term opportunity with consistent work available for the right candidate.

This is a varied role, combining telehandler operation with general site labouring duties, so we're looking for someone who is happy to get involved wherever needed and work as part of the site team.

Duties will include:

• Operating the telehandler safely and efficiently around site.
• Loading, unloading and distributing materials.
• Assisting with deliveries and stock management.
• Supporting site trades with materials and equipment.
• Carrying out general labouring duties when not operating the telehandler.
• Maintaining a clean, safe and organised working environment.
• Completing daily machine checks and reporting any defects.
• Following all site health and safety procedures.

Requirements:

• Valid CPCS or NPORS Telehandler ticket (essential).
• Previous experience operating a telehandler on construction sites.
• Willingness to undertake general labouring duties as required.
• Full PPE.
• Reliable, hardworking and punctual.
• Own transport is advantageous but not essential.

What we offer:

• Long-term, ongoing work.
• Weekly pay.
• Competitive hourly rate.
• Immediate start.
• Opportunity to work with a reputable construction contractor.

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