New Telehandler position available at Randstad CPE 01622 357230
Job Title: Telehandler / Telescopic Handler Driver
Location: Maidstone, Kent
Contract Duration: Long-Term / Ongoing
Pay Rate: £20.00 - £21.00 per hour (dependent on experience and pay type)
About the Role
We are looking for an experienced and safety-conscious Telehandler Driver to join a busy residential housing project in Maidstone.
This is a long-term position offering competitive pay rates, consistent weekly hours, and steady work alongside a main contractor.
Key Responsibilities
- Safely operating a Telescopic Handler to transport materials, pallets, and plant across a busy building site.
- Unloading incoming delivery HGVs and loading materials safely to elevated scaffold platforms and work areas.
- Assisting site trades (bricklayers, carpenters, groundworkers) by keeping work zones supplied with materials.
- Carrying out daily pre-shift machinery inspections, basic maintenance checks, and logging defects.
- Adhering strictly to site traffic management plans, safety protocols, and load limits.
- Willingness to step off the machine to assist with general site duties during downtime.
Qualifications & Requirements
- Valid CPCS Card (Telescopic Handler category A17 essential-Blue Competent Operator preferred).
- Full PPE (Steel toe-cap boots, high-vis vest/jacket, hard hat, and safety gloves).
- Minimum 2 years of proven experience operating telehandlers on active construction sites.
- Strong understanding of site logistics, load charts, and working safely on uneven terrain.
- Punctual, reliable, and strong communication skills.
- Right to work in the UK.
Working Hours & Benefits
- Hours: Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM - 4:30 PM (40-45 hours per week).
- Pay Rate: £20.00 - £21.00 per hour (paid weekly via CIS or Umbrella).
- Duration: Ongoing long-term contract.
- Free on-site parking available.
How to Apply
If you hold a valid CPCS Telehandler Card and are ready to secure steady work in Maidstone, contact Sophie on 07522015522
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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