Job Description

We are urgently seeking an experienced Telehandler Driver with a Suspended Loads attachment ticket to provide short-term cover on a busy new build housing development in Newcastle.

This is a specific cover role requiring a highly skilled operator to safely handle non-standard lifts alongside daily site duties. If you have the right tickets and are looking for a lucrative short-term contract to fill your schedule, we want to hear from you.

• Operating a telescopic handler safely and efficiently around a live housing site.
• Utilising the suspended loads attachment to lift, move, and position materials (such as roof trusses or floor packs) according to the site lifting plan.
• Loading and unloading delivery vehicles.
• Distributing traditional building materials to various plots to keep trades moving.
• Conducting daily vehicle safety inspections and pre-lift checks.
• Working closely with the Site Manager and banksmen to maintain strict health and safety standards.

• Valid CPCS or NPORS Card with both the Telescopic Handler category and the Suspended Loads endorsement (Essential).
• Proven experience operating a telehandler on new build housing sites.
• Full PPE (Hard hat, high-vis jacket/vest, and steel toe cap boots).
• A safety-first approach with excellent knowledge of lifting plans and weight limits.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Strong communication skills and reliability.

If you hold the required suspended loads ticket and are available for immediate cover work in Newcastle, please apply now. All you need to do is submit your most recent CV, including all of your relevant skills and experience. We look forward to hearing from you.

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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