Randstad Construction and Property
Telehandler
Telehandler at Randstad Construction and Property, based in Winchburgh, West Lothian, paying £20.00 - £21.00 per hour. This is a contract role.
- Pay
- £20.00 - £21.00 per hour
- Hours and contract
- Contract · On site
- Location
- Winchburgh, West Lothian
- Closing date
- Sector
- Construction & Trades
26% below the typical rate for construction & trades
Reference 83d8f17677b9a52dfc44d77ed43f3dabb9ba0291
About the role
We are currently recruiting an experienced telehandler driver for a long-term contract role on a major residential new build development in Winchburgh.
Working closely with the Site Management team and trade subcontractors, you will play a key role in maintaining site logistics, managing material distribution across active plots, and ensuring all lifts are executed safely and efficiently across the scheme.
Role Responsibilities:
- Safely operating a telescopic handler across a busy, expanding residential housing site.
- Unloading delivery vehicles and distributing building 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.
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 Winchburgh (West Lothian / Edinburgh / Falkirk area).
How to Apply:
If you hold a valid CPCS/NPORS card and are looking for long-term contract work in Winchburgh, apply today! All you need to do is submit your most up to date CV, 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.
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: 83d8f17677b9a52dfc44d77ed43f3dabb9ba0291 · Posted 5 days ago · Closes 29 Nov 2026 · Listed via Randstad Construction and Property
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