Telehandler

About the Role:

We are currently recruiting an experienced telehandler driver to join a residential development in Middlesbrough.

This is a lholiday cover position with a major housebuilder, offering consistent hours for a dependable operator. You will be managing site logistics, unloading deliveries, and ensuring materials are distributed efficiently across live plots to keep sub-contractors and site trades moving without delay.

• Safely operating a telescopic handler across a busy, fast-paced new build housing site.
• Unloading delivery vehicles and neatly storing and distributing materials (bricks, blocks, timber, roof trusses, joinery packs).
• Supporting sub-contractors, trades, and site management with scheduled lifts and material movements.
• Conducting daily plant inspections, recording daily maintenance checks, and keeping the machine clean and operating safely.
• Adhering to strict site health and safety guidelines, particularly maintaining pedestrian segregation and safe loading procedures.
• Stepping off the machine during quieter periods to assist with general site housekeeping, ensuring compound and traffic areas remain clean and organised.

• Valid CPCS or NPORS Card with Telescopic Handler category (Essential).
• Proven experience operating a telehandler on a new build housing development.
• Full PPE (Hard hat, high-vis jacket/vest, steel toe cap boots).
• Full UK driving licence.
• High standard of health and safety awareness on live residential sites.
• Strong communication skills, punctuality, and a reliable work ethic.
• Based in or within easy commuting distance of Middlesbrough.

If you are an experienced telehandler driver looking for contract work in Middlesbrough, apply today! All you need to do is upload your most recent CV, ensuring your relevant skills and experience are included.

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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