Telehandler Operator

Platinum Recruitment Consultancy Ltd; England; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free parking on site

Job summary

Platinum Recruitment Consultancy Ltd are seeking an experienced Telehandler Operator for a project at Portsmouth Naval Dockyard, Portsmouth, Hampshire. The role offers consistent weekday work on a long-term site assignment.

You will operate the telehandler to load, move materials and support groundworks, with 7am-5pm hours and parking on site. CSCS card and telehandler ticket required, and you must be reliable and able to work within a team.

Qualifications

• Valid Telehandler qualification/ticket is required.
• Previous experience operating a telehandler on construction sites.
• CSCS card is required.
• Willingness to assist with groundworks and general labouring.
• Good health and safety awareness.

Responsibilities

• Operate the telehandler safely and efficiently.
• Load, unload and move materials around site.
• Support deliveries and general site operations.
• Assist with groundworks and general labouring when required.
• Maintain a clean, safe and organised working environment.
• Follow all site health and safety procedures.

Skills

Telehandler operation

CSCS card

Site safety awareness

Groundworks support

Job description

Telehandler Operator - Portsmouth, Hampshire - £23.53 per hour

Project dates: 7th December 2026 - 26th April 2027.

Please note there will be a Christmas shutdown from 23rd December - 4th January, with work resuming afterwards.

We're recruiting an experienced Telehandler Operator to join a project at Portsmouth Naval Dockyard.

This is a great opportunity for a reliable operator looking for consistent weekday work, with the added benefit of being part of a busy site team. Alongside operating the telehandler, you'll also be expected to assist with general groundworks & labouring duties when required.

Why apply? What's in it for you?

£23.53 per hour

Monday-Friday working hours, 7am-5pm

Long-term project running until April 2027

Consistent weekday work

Free parking available on site

Key Responsibilities

As a Telehandler Operator, your duties will include:

• Operating the telehandler safely & efficiently.
• Loading, unloading & moving materials around site.
• Supporting deliveries & general site operations.
• Assisting with groundworks & general labouring duties when required.
• Maintaining a safe, tidy & organised working environment.
• Following all site health & safety procedures.

What we're looking for

• Valid Telehandler qualification/ticket.
• Previous experience operating a telehandler on construction sites.
• CSCS card
• Willingness to assist with groundworks & general labouring.
• Good awareness of site health & safety.
• Reliable, hardworking & able to work as part of a team.
• Availability for the full project duration
• Own PPE

If you're an experienced Telehandler Operator looking for your next opportunity in Portsmouth, Hampshire, we'd love to hear from you.

Job Number BS 1110 /INDPLANT

Location │ Portsmouth, Hampshire

Role │ Telehandler Operator