Telehandler
Randstad Construction and Property · City, Edinburgh
Telehandler at Randstad Construction and Property, based in City, Edinburgh, paying £20.00 - £21.00 per hour. This is a contract role.
- Salary
- £20.00 - £21.00 per hour
- Location
- City, Edinburgh
- Contract
- Contract
- Posted
- 4 hours ago
- Closes
- 21 Nov 2026
- Sector
- Construction & Trades
28% below the typical rate for construction & trades
Reference jobs/telehandler-city-edinburgh/3032419120-2
About the role
We are currently recruiting an experienced Telehandler Driver for a short-term contract role on a busy residential new build housing development in Mayfield (EH22 area).
Key Responsibilities:
- Safely operating a telescopic handler across an active residential housing site.
- Unloading delivery lorries and distributing materials (bricks, blocks, timber, roof trusses) to designated plots.
- Assisting sub-contractors and site trades with scheduled overhead and ground material lifts.
- Carrying out daily pre-use plant checks, logging inspections, and maintaining machine cleanliness.
- Enforcing site traffic management plans, safe working load limits, and strict pedestrian segregation around live plots.
- Stepping off the machine during quieter periods to assist site management with general site housekeeping and keeping the compound organised.
Role Requirements:
- Valid CPCS or NPORS Card with Telescopic Handler category (Essential).
- Proven experience operating a Telehandler on residential new build housing developments.
- Full PPE (Hard hat, high-vis jacket/vest, steel toe cap boots).
- Valid UK driving licence.
- Strong commitment to site health and safety standards.
- Excellent punctuality, reliability, and clear communication skills.
- Based in or easily commutable to Mayfield / Dalkeith / Edinburgh City Bypass area.
How to Apply:
If you hold a valid CPCS/NPORS card and are available for a short-term telehandler contract in Mayfield, we want to hear from you. You can apply now by uploading your most recent CV!
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.
Reference: jobs/telehandler-city-edinburgh/3032419120-2 · Posted 4 hours ago · Closes 21 Nov 2026 · Listed via Randstad Construction and Property
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