Telehandler Operator — Short-Term Housing Site

Randstad Construction and Property; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Randstad CPE is recruiting an experienced telehandler driver to provide short-term holiday cover on a busy new build housing development in Mayfield (EH22). You will work with the site management team to ensure smooth material distribution and site logistics while the permanent driver is away. Requirements include a valid CPCS/NPORS Telescopic Handler card, proven Telehandler experience on housing sites, full PPE and a UK driving licence. Ideally located in Mayfield/Dalkeith area.

Qualifications

• Valid CPCS or NPORS Card with Telescopic Handler category.
• Experience operating a Telehandler on new build housing sites.
• Full PPE (Hard hat, high-vis jacket/vest, steel toe cap boots).
• Valid UK driving licence.
• Strong work ethic, punctuality, and clear communication skills.
• Based in or commutable to Mayfield, Dalkeith, or the broader South Edinburgh area.

Responsibilities

• Safely operating a telescopic handler across an active residential housing development.
• Unloading delivery lorries and staging materials across designated plots.
• Assisting sub-contractors and site trades with scheduled overhead and ground material lifts.
• Carrying out daily plant inspections, recording pre-use checks, and keeping the machine clean and secure.
• Enforcing strict site safety rules, including pedestrian segregation and safe working load limits around live plots.
• Stepping off the machine during quieter periods to assist with general site housekeeping and keeping the compound organised.

Skills

Telescopic Handler operation

Site safety awareness

Punctuality and reliability

Clear communication

Job description

Randstad CPE is recruiting an experienced telehandler driver to provide short-term holiday cover on a busy new build housing development in Mayfield (EH22). You will work with the site management team to ensure smooth material distribution and site logistics while the permanent driver is away. Requirements include a valid CPCS/NPORS Telescopic Handler card, proven Telehandler experience on housing sites, full PPE and a UK driving licence. Ideally located in Mayfield/Dalkeith area.