Telehandler
  • England,North East,Tyne and Wear,Sunderland
  • Full Time, Contract
  • £22 - £23 per hour
Job Description:
Full job descriptionThe Role:We are currently recruiting an experienced telehandler driver to provide holiday cover on a busy new build housing site in Sunderland.
This is a great short-term contract role for a reliable operator looking to pick up extra hours and work alongside an established housebuilder. You will be responsible for operating the machine safely and efficiently to keep site logistics moving smoothly while the permanent driver is away.
Key Responsibilities:*Safely operating a telescopic handler across a live new build housing development.
*Unloading delivery vehicles and distributing materials (bricks, blocks, timber, roof trusses) to designated plots.
*Assisting sub-contractors and site trades with scheduled material lifts.
*Carrying out daily plant pre-checks, logging maintenance checks, and keeping the machine clean and secure.
*Working closely with the Site Manager to ensure smooth daily operations.
*Stepping off the machine when required to assist with general site housekeeping and maintaining an organised, safe environment.
Role Requirements: *Valid CPCS or NPORS Card with telescopic handler category (Essential).
*Proven 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 commitment to site health and safety, particularly regarding pedestrian segregation around residential plots.
*Excellent punctuality, reliability, and communication skills.
*Based in or within easy commuting distance of Sunderland.
How to Apply:If you are an experienced Telehandler Driver available for holiday cover in Sunderland, we’d love to hear from you. Apply not by uploading your most recent CV, ensuring you include all of your relevant skills and experience.




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.
Job number 4056503

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Industry: Construction & Property
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