Job Description:

Telehandler Operator | Newcastle

Agency: Search Consultancy

Location: Newcastle upon Tyne

Search Consultancy is looking for an experienced, highly competent Telehandler Operator (Telescopic Handler Driver) to join a busy construction development in Newcastle upon Tyne. We are partnering with a leading contractor requiring a safe, attentive plant operator to take charge of site material movement, loading/unloading deliveries, and supporting trades on site.

If you are a Telehandler Driver who takes pride in safe machine operation, holds valid safety-critical medical clearance, and wants to lock in a strong rate on a local site, we have immediate starts available now.

The Role

• Machine Operation: Operating a telescopic handler safely and efficiently to lift, transport, and position materials across a busy construction site.

• Delivery Logistics: Offloading material deliveries, logging stock, and distributing supplies to sub-contractors and trades in a timely manner.

• Site Support: Assisting site management with loading out materials for elevated work platforms, bricklayers, and structural gangs.

• Maintenance & Inspections: Carrying out daily pre-start plant checks, maintaining machine cleanliness, and reporting any mechanical issues or maintenance needs immediately.

• Site Safety: Operating strictly to site RAMS, pedestrian segregation rules, and site speed limits at all times.

Requirements

• CPCS / NPORS Card: A valid CPCS or NPORS Telehandler ticket (All Sizes / Rough Terrain) is mandatory.

• Medical Clearance: A valid Safety Critical Medical certificate is mandatory.

• PPE: Full standard 5-point PPE (Hard Hat, High-Vis Vest/Jacket, Safety Boots, Gloves, and Safety Glasses).

• Experience: Proven track record operating telehandlers on live commercial or residential construction sites.

• Right to Work: Must have a valid right to work in the UK.

Why Work With Search?

• Strong Hourly Rate: Paying £21.00 per hour (available via CIS, UMB, or PAYE).

• Steady Pipeline: We partner with major main contractors and housebuilders across the North East; when one assignment finishes, we look to transition you to the next local project.

• Weekly Pay: Reliable, on-time payments hitting your account every Friday.

• Tyneside Experts: Our dedicated plant and civils desk ensures skilled operators stay busy across Newcastle and the surrounding area.

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