Telehandler

Job Title:

Telehandler / Telescopic Handler Driver

Location:

Maidstone, Kent (ME14 / ME15)

Start Date:

Immediate Start (ASAP)

Contract Duration:

Work running through to the end of October 2026.

Pay Rate:

£20.00 - £22.00 per hour (dependent on experience and pay type)

About the Role

We are urgently looking for an experienced Telehandler Driver for an immediate start on a busy commercial build in Maidstone.

This is a short-term cover role running through to the end of October 2026, offering competitive hourly rates and immediate full-time hours for a competent machine operator.

Key Responsibilities

• Safely operating a Telescopic Handler to offload materials from delivery vehicles and move stock across site.
• Supplying materials directly to scaffold lifts, work bays, and site trades (bricklayers, carpenters).
• Conducting daily pre-shift plant checks, basic machine maintenance, and logging any defects.
• Working closely with the Site Manager and Traffic Marshall to maintain site safety and traffic control.
• Assisting with light general site duties during operational machine downtime when required.

Requirements

• Valid CPCS Card (A17 Telescopic Handler) OR NPORS Card (with CSCS logo essential).
• Full PPE (Steel toe boots, high-vis vest/jacket, hard hat, and gloves).
• Minimum 2 years of proven experience operating telehandlers on active construction sites.
• Confident working on tight or congested site footprints and uneven ground.
• Punctual, dependable, and available to start immediately.
• Right to work in the UK.

Working Hours & Benefits

• Hours: Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM - 4:30 PM (40-45 hours per week).
• Start Date: Immediate (ASAP).
• Duration: Work running through to the end of October 2026.
• Weekly pay via CIS, Umbrella, or PAYE options.

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