About the Role:

We are currently recruiting an experienced telehandler driver to provide short-term holiday cover on a busy new build housing development in Mayfield (EH22).

This is a great short-term contract opportunity for a reliable operator looking to pick up steady hours. Working closely with the site management team and trade sub-contractors, you will play an essential role in keeping site logistics and material distribution running smoothly and safely while the permanent driver is away.

Key Responsibilities:

• Safely operating a telescopic handler across an active residential housing development.
• Unloading delivery lorries and staging materials (timber kits, bricks, blocks, roof trusses) across designated plots.
• Assisting sub-contractors and site trades with scheduled overhead and ground material lifts.
• Carrying out daily plant inspections, recording pre-use checks, and keeping the machine clean and secure.
• Enforcing strict site safety rules, including pedestrian segregation and safe working load limits around live plots.
• Stepping off the machine during quieter periods to assist with general site housekeeping and keeping the compound organised.

Role Requirements: 

• Valid CPCS or NPORS Card with Telescopic Handler category (Essential).
• Solid experience operating a Telehandler on new build housing sites (Timber frame experience is a plus).
• Full PPE (Hard hat, high-vis jacket/vest, steel toe cap boots).
• Valid UK driving licence.
• Strong work ethic, excellent punctuality, and clear communication skills.
• Based in or easily commutable to Mayfield, Dalkeith, or the broader South Edinburgh area.

How to Apply:

If you are an experienced telehandler driver available for immediate short-term cover in the Edinburgh area, please apply for this role with your recent CV. Please make sure you include all of your relevant skills and experience!