Telehandler

Randstad · Swindon, South West

Telehandler at Randstad, based in Swindon, South West, paying £20.00 - £21.00 per hour. This is a contract role.

Salary
£20.00 - £21.00 per hour
Location
Swindon, South West
Contract
Contract
Posted
3 hours ago
Closes
8 Dec 2026
Sector
Forklift Driver

About 18% above the going rate for forklift driver

Reference PR-1491573

About the role

  • Job Title: Telehandler/Telescopic Handler
  • Location: Swindon
  • Pay: £20.00-£21.00 per hour

We are looking for a skilled and safety-conscious Telehandler/Forklift Driver to join a fast-paced residential project in Swindon. You will be working for a leading housing developer on a major new-build scheme. This is a long-term role for a reliable operator who can integrate well with a busy site team and manage the logistics of a large housing development.

Responsibilities

  • Safely unloading delivery HGVs and distributing materials (bricks, blocks, timber, trusses) to specific plots for subcontractors.
  • Working closely with bricklayers and carpenters to ensure they have the supplies needed to maintain production.
  • Loading and unloading waste skips and keeping the storage yard organized and safe.
  • Carrying out daily pre-start machine inspections and reporting any defects immediately to the Site Manager.
  • Operating with extreme caution in live areas where other trades and occasionally residents may be present.

Qualifications & Experience Required

  • Must have a valid Blue CPCS or NPORS (with CSCS logo) Telescopic Handler ticket.
  • Valid Green or Blue CSCS card is essential.
  • Minimum 2 years of experience operating a Telehandler on a residential/housing site.
  • Must be punctual, with a strong work ethic and the ability to work independently.

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: PR-1491573 · Posted 3 hours ago · Closes 8 Dec 2026 · Listed via Randstad

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