Telehandler

Construction, Property and Engineering; Scarborough; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Telehandler Driver for immediate, short-term work in Scarborough. Responsibilities include operating a telehandler, delivering construction materials, and adhering to safety regulations. Candidates must possess a valid CPCS ticket and a full UK driving license. This role offers an opportunity to support projects during a busy holiday period.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a telehandler driver on new build housing sites.
• Holds a valid CPCS ticket.
• Reliable and punctual with a proactive work approach.
• Full UK driving license.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate the telehandler for moving construction materials.
• Deliver materials to various trades on site promptly.
• Assist in loading and unloading deliveries.
• Perform daily machine checks for safety.
• Adhere to site health and safety regulations.

Skills

Telehandler operation

Communication skills

Attention to safety

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 Scarborough. If you're available to step in and help keep our project running smoothly, we want to hear from you!

About the Role:

• 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, prioritizing a safe working environment.
• Communicating effectively with site management, banksmen, and other team members to ensure seamless coordination.

Requirements:

• 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.
• Is available for an immediate start to cover the specified holiday period.
• Full UK driving licence.

Ready to Apply?

If you're an experienced Telehandler Driver with the required certification and are available for this short-term holiday cover role in Scarborough, apply today!

Please send your CV along with a copy of your telehandler certification over to apply for this role. We look forward to your application!

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.