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.
How to Apply (Urgent Start)
If you hold a valid CPCS or NPORS Telehandler ticket and can start in Maidstone immediately, call Sophie on
Salary description
£20.00 - £21.00 per hour