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 Telehandler / Telescopic Handler category (strictly mandatory).
Operating Experience: Proven track record operating telehandlers safely on busy commercial or residential construction sites.
Availability: Immediately available for short-term cover.
Medical / License: Full UK Driving License (required for site movements/road crossings where applicable).
PPE: Standard 5-point PPE (hard hat, high-vis jacket/vest, safety boots, gloves, protective eyewear).
Transport: Reliable transport to commute to the site in Morpeth daily.
Right to Work: Valid proof of right to work in the UK.
Why Work With Search?
Flexible Pay Structure: Choice of £17.83/hr PAYE Direct (plus holiday pay accrual) or £20.92/hr Umbrella.
Immediate Start: Quick onboarding process to get you out to work without delay.
Prime Morpeth Location: Conveniently located in Morpeth with easy access via the A1 corridor across South East Northumberland and Newcastle.
Dependable Weekly Payroll: Prompt, transparent weekly payments hitting your bank account every single Friday.
Dedicated Regional Support: Direct line to our specialised North East plant desk to transition you smoothly onto future local assignments after this cover finishes.
Search is an equal opportunities recruiter and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified applicants, regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation or age
Salary description
£17.83 - £20.92 per hour