Telehandler

Randstad Construction & Property; Swindon; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Randstad CPE seeks a skilled Telehandler/Telescopic Handler for a long-term residential project in Swindon. You will safely unload materials, coordinate with sub-contractors, and maintain site logistics on a busy housing development.

Requirements include a valid CPCS/NPORS Telescopic Handler ticket with CSCS logo and Green/Blue CSCS card, plus at least 2 years’ on-site experience. The role is on-site with a strong emphasis on safety and reliability.

Qualifications

• Valid CPCS or NPORS Telescopic Handler ticket with CSCS logo.
• Green or Blue CSCS card is essential.
• Minimum 2 years of Telehandler experience on a residential site.
• Punctual and able to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Safely unload deliveries and distribute materials to plots.
• Work with bricklayers and carpenters to ensure needed supplies are available.
• Load and unload waste skips and keep yard organized and safe.
• Carry out daily pre-start machine inspections and report defects.
• Operate with caution in live areas where other trades and residents may be present.

Skills

Telehandler operation

Safety awareness

Punctual

Independent worker

Education

CPCS/NPORS Telescopic Handler ticket with CSCS

CSCS card (Green/Blue)

Job description

• Job Title: Telehandler/Telescopic Handler
• Location: Swindon
• Pay: 20.00- 21.00 per hour

We are looking for a skilled and safety-conscious Telehandler/Forklift Driver to join a fast-paced residential project in Swindon. You will be working for a leading housing developer on a major new-build scheme. This is a long-term role for a reliable operator who can integrate well with a busy site team and manage the logistics of a large housing development.

Responsibilities

• Safely unloading delivery HGVs and distributing materials (bricks, blocks, timber, trusses) to specific plots for subcontractors.
• Working closely with bricklayers and carpenters to ensure they have the supplies needed to maintain production.
• Loading and unloading waste skips and keeping the storage yard organized and safe.
• Carrying out daily pre-start machine inspections and reporting any defects immediately to the Site Manager.
• Operating with extreme caution in live areas where other trades and occasionally residents may be present.

Qualifications & Experience Required

• Must have a valid Blue CPCS or NPORS (with CSCS logo) Telescopic Handler ticket.
• Valid Green or Blue CSCS card is essential.
• Minimum 2 years of experience operating a Telehandler on a residential/housing site.
• Must be punctual, with a strong work ethic and the ability to work independently.

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.