Job Description

Job Opportunity: Telehandler Operator

Location: Newcastle & surrounding areas

Agency: Search Consultancy

The Opportunity

Search Consultancy is looking for an experienced and safety-conscious Telehandler Operator for a high-profile project in Newcastle. This is a long-term opportunity to join a major site where your skills and reliability will be highly valued. We are looking for a professional who takes pride in their machine and understands the importance of keeping a site running smoothly and safely.

Your Role & Responsibilities

Working on a fast-paced site in the Newcastle area, you will be responsible for:

• Site Logistics: Managing the movement of all materials, ensuring they reach the correct trades on time to prevent project delays.
• Loading & Unloading: Safely handling all vehicle deliveries and organising site storage areas for maximum efficiency.
• Precision Operation: Executing lifts in challenging environments, often working at height or in restricted spaces.
• Machine Maintenance: Conducting daily plant inspections and reporting any defects to ensure the machinery remains in top working condition.
• Safety Leadership: Adhering to all site-specific safety protocols and maintaining a high level of situational awareness to protect colleagues and the public.

What We're Looking For

• CPCS or NPORS Card: A valid card with the CSCS logo is a mandatory requirement for this role.
• Safety Critical Medical: You must possess an in-date Safety Critical Medical certificate to be eligible for this site.
• Experience: Proven track record operating telehandlers on commercial or residential construction sites.
• Reliability: A commitment to stay for the duration of the long-term contract and maintain high attendance standards.
• Technical Skill: Confident in all aspects of machine operation, from basic material movement to complex lifting manoeuvres.

Why Work Here?

• Competitive CIS Rate: A strong rate of 21.00 per hour with consistent, long-term hours.
• Newcastle Central: Local work within the city and surrounding areas, providing a stable work-life balance.
• Professional Standards: Work through Search Consultancy, where we ensure our operators are placed on well-managed, organised sites.
• Long-Term Pipeline: Secure your income with a project that offers longevity and the potential for future opportunities within our network.

Search is an equal opportunities recruiter and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified applicants, regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation or age