Telehandler Driver

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

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Telehandler for work in Ashington starting at the end of January 2026. The role requires a CPCS or NPORS card and a safety-critical medical. Responsibilities include operating the telehandler safely and efficiently, inspecting work areas, and adhering to health and safety procedures. This position offers a competitive pay rate of £20 CIS per hour and opportunities for continued work. Join a dynamic team and elevate your career with Randstad CPE.

Benefits

Competitive pay rate (CIS, PAYE or Umbrella)

Opportunity for ongoing work

Access to training department

Qualifications

• CPCS or NPORS with CSCS logo on the card.

Responsibilities

• Operating a telehandler in a safe, efficient and effective manner.
• Moving materials, tools, and equipment quickly and accurately.
• Inspecting work areas daily to ensure safety.
• Following specific health and safety procedures.
• Monitoring the machine operation, reporting faults.

Skills

Operating a telehandler

Safety procedures adherence

Education

CPCS or NPORS card with CSCS logo

Job description

Is your current contract coming to an end? Or are you looking for a Telehandler position to start ASAP? If you have a CPCS / NPORS card, we want to hear from you!

• Location: Ashington, Northumberland
• Position: Telehandler (Must have Safety critical medical)
• Contract type: Temp
• Start date: End of January 2026
• End date: 5 mots
• Rate: £20 CIS ph
• Essential: CPCS or NPORS card & a medical
• Site type: Commercial
• Randstad Contact: the Trades team (Newcastle Branch)

Telehandler duties

• Operating a telehandler in a safe, efficient and effective manner.
• Moving materials, tools, and equipment quickly and accurately.
• Inspecting work areas daily to ensure safety and proper working order.
• Following specific health and safety procedures when operating the telehandler.
• Monitoring operation of the machine, and reporting any faults or needed repairs.

You will need

• CPCS or NPORS with CSCS logo on the card

What you will get in return:

• A competitive pay rate (CIS, PAYE or Umbrella)
• Opportunity for ongoing work.
• Access to Randstad's training department.

What to do next:

If you feel this role meets your expectations please click apply and upload your latest cv. If you are seeking a new role in the future please feel free to contact Randstad CPE's Newcastle branch for a confidential discussion where we can provide advice, assistance with training and update you on our latest vacancies.

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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