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Telehandler

Job in Sunderland, Tyne and Wear, CA13, England, UK
Listing for: Randstad Construction and Property
Seasonal/Temporary, Contract position
Listed on 2026-06-05
Job specializations:
  • Trades / Skilled Labor
    General Labor, Construction Labor / Trades, Heavy Equipment Operator
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 40000 - 60000 GBP Yearly GBP 40000.00 60000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below

Are you a skilled telehandler operator looking to get in on the ground floor of a brand-new project? We are currently recruiting for a reliable driver to join a new build housing site in Sunderland for an initial short-term contract.

As this is a brand-new development, securing this initial stint is the perfect foot in the door. Doing a great job now will put you at the top of the list for long-term contract extensions as the site ramps up production and gets busier over the coming months.

Key Responsibilities
  • Operating a telescopic handler safely to support the initial setup and early build stages of the site.
  • Unloading incoming deliveries of materials, timber, and plant equipment, ensuring safe and organized storage.
  • Supplying ground workers and early-stage trades with materials efficiently.
  • Conducting daily vehicle safety checks and maintaining the machine to a high standard.
  • Working closely with the Site Manager to establish smooth site logistics from day one.
What You’ll Need
  • Valid CPCS or NPORS card (with the Telehandler category).
  • Proven experience working on new build housing sites.
  • Full PPE (Hard hat, high-vis, steel toe boots).
  • A proactive, reliable attitude-as the first operator on-site, your work ethic will set the standard.
  • Full UK driving licence.
Apply Now

To be considered for this role and secure an early spot on this major new development, you must submit an up-to-date CV detailing your recent plant operating history and references. 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.

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