Telehandler

Persimmon plc.; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading housebuilder in Edinburgh is seeking a Telehandler to support construction activities. In this role, you will maintain the Telescopic Forklift and ensure safety on-site while assisting in material handling and site security. The ideal candidate will have experience operating a Telescopic forklift and hold a valid CPCS card. Join a company that values your growth and offers a competitive salary and benefits.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Life Cover & Contributory Pension

Employee Benefits Platform

Qualifications

• Must have a full and current UK Driving Licence.
• Hold relevant CPCS card prior to commencing.
• Experience of operating a Telescopic forklift within a similar environment essential.

Responsibilities

• Maintenance of the Telescopic Forklift.
• Ensure Health & Safety is paramount in your duties.
• Ensure visiting goods vehicles follow approved traffic management.

Skills

Operating a Telescopic forklift

Health & Safety compliance

Teamwork

Time management

Education

Full and current UK Driving Licence

CPCS card

First Aid at Work certificate

Job description

Overview

Job Title: Telehandler – Location: Edinburgh, EH16 (Initial Assignment).

Looking for a career where your ambition meets real opportunity? Join Persimmon Homes as a Telehandler and step into a role where your success is celebrated, your growth supported, and your work truly matters.

Why Persimmon Homes?

At Persimmon, we don't just build homes — we build careers. When you join us as a Telehandler, you'll benefit from:

• Competitive salary
• 5* housebuilder - Be part of a company that consistently delivers quality homes and outstanding customer satisfaction
• Life Cover & Contributory Pension
• Employee Benefits Platform – giving you access to high-street discounts, wellbeing support, and more
• Committed to diversity, inclusion, and empowering your development

Role

We are recruiting for an experienced Telehandler to join our Onsite Team. This role reports into the Site Manager and will be responsible for dealing with a range of day-to-day activities on a regional development.

Primary Responsibilities

• Maintenance of the Telescopic Forklift
• Abide by and ensure Health & Safety is paramount in your duties for yourself and others
• Ensure visiting goods vehicles follow approved traffic management scheme
• To take delivery, sign for, check, receipt, stack and storage of materials
• Responsible for the security of the site at the end of the day
• Ensure all roads are kept clean and clear of mud/debris
• Tasks to be completed under the direction of the Site Manager

Experience / Qualifications

• Must have a full and current UK Driving Licence
• Hold relevant CPCS card prior to commencing
• Experience of operating a Telescopic forklift within a similar environment essential
• A valid First Aid at Work certificate would be preferable but not essential
• The ability to work, thrive on and meet tight deadlines as part of a team

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