Job Description
Job Opportunity: Telehandler Operator Location: Morpeth, Northumberland Pay Rate: 17.83 per hour (PAYE Direct) OR 20.92 per hour (Umbrella) Hours: Full-time (40+ hours per week, Monday - Friday) Duration: Short-term cover (Immediate Start) The Opportunity Are you an experienced Telehandler Operator available for an immediate, short-term contract in Northumberland? Search Consultancy is recruiting a reliable Telehandler Operator for a short-term cover assignment on an active site in Morpeth . Offering competitive pay options of 17.83/hr PAYE Direct (+ accrued holiday pay) or 20.92/hr Umbrella , this role is ideal for an operator looking to jump straight into immediate, well-paid work. If you hold a valid CPCS or NPORS ticket, have strong telescopic handler experience, and are ready for an immediate start, we want to hear from you today. Your Role & Responsibilities Working closely with site management, sub-contractors, and ground gangs, your day-to-day duties will include: Material Handling & Distribution: Safely loading, unloading, shifting, and distributing brick packs, timber, steel, roof trusses, and site supplies around live work areas. Loading Scaffolding & Stocking Out: Offloading delivery wagons efficiently and stocking out scaffolding lifts and work bays safely. Vehicle & Site Inspection: Conducting daily pre-start maintenance checks on the machine (fluid levels, hydraulics, tires, safety devices) and logging reports. Safe Site Operation: Operating the machine in strict accordance with site speed limits, pedestrian segregation routes, and lifting plans. General Site Support: Willingness to step out of the cab to assist site management with general labouring or material clearing when machine operations are quiet. Requirements & Qualifications To satisfy site entry and plant operating standards, all applicants must possess: Plant Ticket: A valid CPCS (Blue or Red) or NPORS Card with the