Telehandler Driver – Residential Build Site, Newcastle

Randstad CPE; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Randstad CPE seeks an experienced Telehandler Driver for an ongoing contract on a high-volume residential development in Newcastle upon Tyne. Operate a telescopic handler, unload materials, and support bricklayers and carpenters while following site safety rules.

Candidates must hold a valid CPCS or NPORS Telescopic Handler card, have proven telehandler experience on housing schemes, and possess a UK driving licence. based in or commutable to Newcastle upon Tyne.

Qualifications

• Valid CPCS or NPORS Telescopic Handler (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.
• Must be based in or commutable to Newcastle upon Tyne (Gateshead, North/South Tyneside, or Northumberland).
• Randstad CPE values equality and encourages applications from all sections of society.

Responsibilities

• Safely operating a telescopic handler across a busy new build development.
• Unloading delivery wagons and stacking materials (brick packs, blockwork, timber kits, roof trusses).
• Serving bricklayers, joiners, and roofers with ground and scaffold loading lifts.
• Conducting daily pre-use plant checks and logging inspections; maintain cleanliness of cab and telehandler.
• Adhering to site traffic management plans and safe working load limits.
• Assisting site management with compound organization and general site housekeeping.

Skills

Telehandler experience

Safety-conscious

Punctuality

Education

CPCS or NPORS Telescopic Handler

Valid UK Driving Licence

Job description

Randstad CPE seeks an experienced Telehandler Driver for an ongoing contract on a high-volume residential development in Newcastle upon Tyne. Operate a telescopic handler, unload materials, and support bricklayers and carpenters while following site safety rules.

Candidates must hold a valid CPCS or NPORS Telescopic Handler card, have proven telehandler experience on housing schemes, and possess a UK driving licence. based in or commutable to Newcastle upon Tyne.