Telehandler Operator — Short-Term Housing Site Contract

Randstad Construction and Property; Hamilton; On-site; GBP 33,062,400 - 49,593,600; Full time

Job summary

Randstad Construction and Property is recruiting a telehandler driver to cover holidays on a busy new build housing site in Hamilton. The role focuses on safe operation, material handling, and supporting site trades while the permanent driver is away.

You will manage daily pre-checks, collaborate with the Site Manager, and help keep the site organized and safe. A valid CPCS/NPORS Telescopic Handler card and UK driving licence are essential.

Qualifications

• Valid CPCS or NPORS card with Telescopic Handler category is essential.
• Extensive experience operating a Telehandler on new build housing sites.
• Full PPE including hard hat, high-vis clothing and steel toe caps.
• Valid UK driving licence is required.
• Strong awareness of site health and safety, especially around pedestrians.

Responsibilities

• Operate telescopic handler safely across a busy housing site.
• Unload deliveries and distribute materials to plots.
• Assist subcontractors and trades with material lifts as needed.
• Carry out daily plant pre-checks and maintenance logs; keep machine clean.
• Coordinate with Site Manager to maintain smooth daily site operations.
• Support general site tasks or step off machine to keep site organized and safe.

Skills

CPCS/NPORS Telescopic Handler

Telehandler site experience

Site health and safety awareness

UK driving licence

PPE compliance

Job description

Randstad Construction and Property is recruiting a telehandler driver to cover holidays on a busy new build housing site in Hamilton. The role focuses on safe operation, material handling, and supporting site trades while the permanent driver is away.

You will manage daily pre-checks, collaborate with the Site Manager, and help keep the site organized and safe. A valid CPCS/NPORS Telescopic Handler card and UK driving licence are essential.