Telehandler Operator
Location: Plymouth, PL9
Hours: Monday–Friday, 8am–4/5pm
Pay: £13.90 per hour
Assignment: Approx. 8‑week temporary assignment
Start: Immediate / ASAP
We are seeking a dependable, safety‑driven individual to support one of our clients busy operational site during a peak period.
This role is ideal for someone with hands‑on experience in manual labour, plant operations, and telehandler work, particularly within recycling, waste management, construction, or other industrial environments.
You’ll play a key part in ensuring the smooth, safe and efficient movement of materials across the site while maintaining high standards of safety and professionalism.
About the Role
As a Telehandler Operator / Site Operative, you will be responsible for the safe movement of materials, supporting daily site operations, and ensuring the site remains clean, compliant and well‑organised.
This is a physically active role that requires strong awareness of safety, good communication skills, and the ability to work effectively within a team.
You will be working in a fast‑paced environment where public access is common, so a calm, confident and safety‑focused approach is essential.
Key Responsibilities
Operate a rough terrain telescopic forklift (telehandler) to safely lift, move and position materials across the site
Load and unload vehicles using plant machinery, ensuring accuracy and adherence to site protocols
Transport, lift and direct loads (including potentially hazardous materials) in line with Health & Safety legislation and site procedures
Conduct daily vehicle and plant checks, completing all required maintenance logs and promptly reporting defects
Maintain a clean, tidy and hazard‑free site by responding to spillages, clearing debris, and identifying unsafe practices
Monitor public use of the site, ensuring safe behaviour and intervening where necessary to prevent accidents
Support traffic management by guiding vehicles, directing site users, and helping maintain safe traffic flow
Work collaboratively with the wider team to ensure operational targets and safety standards are consistently met
Follow all site rules, PPE requirements and operational procedures at all timesCandidate Requirements
We are looking for someone who can demonstrate:
Previous experience in labouring, heavy manual work, or operational site work
A solid understanding of Health & Safety within an industrial, recycling, construction or similar environment
Experience operating plant machinery for loading and unloading vehicles
Proven experience operating a rough terrain telescopic forklift (telehandler)
Experience within a recycling or waste management facility is highly desirable
A valid, accredited telehandler certificate (LANTRA, CITB/CSCS, NPORS)
Alternatively, a willingness to obtain certification within one month of appointment
Strong awareness of safety, with the ability to identify and report hazards
Good communication skills and the confidence to interact with members of the public
A reliable, punctual and proactive approach to work
This role is perfect for someone who enjoys hands‑on work, thrives in an outdoor operational environment, and takes pride in maintaining high safety standards.
If you’re confident operating heavy machinery, comfortable with physical tasks, and able to work responsibly around the public, we’d love to hear from you.
For more information, please call Emily on (phone number removed) or click below to apply now
