About the Role:
We are currently recruiting an experienced Telehandler Driver for an ongoing contract role on a high-volume residential new build development in Newcastle upon Tyne.
Key Responsibilities:
- Safely operating a telescopic handler across an active, busy new build housing development.
- Unloading delivery wagons and safely stacking and distributing materials (facing brick packs, blockwork, timber kits, roof trusses).
- Servicing bricklayers, joiners, and roofers with planned ground and scaffold loading lifts.
- Conducting daily pre-use plant checks, logging machine inspections, and keeping the cab and telehandler clean and well-maintained.
- Adhering strictly to site traffic management plans, pedestrian segregation routes, and safe working load limits.
- Assisting site management during quiet operating periods with compound organization and general site housekeeping.
What We Are Looking For:
- Valid CPCS or NPORS Card with Telescopic Handler category (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.
- Safety-conscious attitude, dependable work ethic, and excellent punctuality.
- Strong communication skills via site two-way radio.
- Based in or easily commutable to Newcastle upon Tyne (Gateshead, North/South Tyneside, or Northumberland).
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.
For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business.
Telehandler employer: Randstad UK
As an Operations Administrator with us, you'll enjoy a flexible home-working environment while being part of a dynamic team that plays a vital role in our business success. We prioritise employee growth and development, offering opportunities for recent graduates to kickstart their careers in a supportive culture that values collaboration and communication. With regular travel to various regional offices, you will experience diverse working environments and build connections across the company.
