Telehandler Operative

Heavy Plant & Telehandler Operator Location: Corby, Northamptonshire Salary: £14.00 – £15.00 per hour (Dependent on Experience) Contract Type: Full-Time, Ongoing About the Role Pertemps is recruiting a skilled and versatile Heavy Plant & Telehandler Operator to join our established waste management client, Bailey’s Skip Hire, at their active recycling facility in Corby. In this role, you will play a key part in daily yard operations. While the site utilises 3.5T Telehandler trucks for moving materials, you will also be regularly operating heavy machinery—specifically a 360-grab excavator and a Loading Shovel—to sort, load, and manage incoming waste. Working Hours & Shift Patterns This position offers excellent earning potential with generous weekly hours. Monday to Friday: 6:00 AM – 6:00 PM Saturdays: 7:00 AM – 12:00 PM Saturday frequency is negotiable (e.g., every Saturday or every other Saturday). Key Responsibilities Waste Handling: Safely operate a 360-grab to sort, stockpile, and feed various waste streams into processing equipment. Yard Loading: Operate the Loading Shovel to move bulk materials and load bulkers or skips. Telehandler Operation: Utilise the on-site 3.5T Telehandler trucks for transporting sorted materials and organising the yard safely. Maintenance & Checks: Complete daily pre-start safety inspections and routine maintenance (greasing, fluid top-ups) on all operated machinery. Health & Safety: Maintain strict adherence to site health and safety rules within a busy, high-volume waste environment. Experience & Requirements (Essential) Industry Experience: Proven track record working within the waste management or recycling industry. Machinery Competency: Hands-on experience driving/operating a 360 Excavator, Loading Shovel, or JCB. Licenses/Tickets: Relevant and valid plant cards (e.g., CPCS, NPORS) for 360 Excavator, Wheeled Loader, or Telehandler are highly advantageous. Reliability: A strong work ethic and the physical stamina required to handle a 12-hour weekday shift pattern. What’s on Offer? Competitive Pay: £14.00 – £15.00 per hour DOE. Stable Hours: High earning potential with consistent weekly hours and overtime. Flexibility: Negotiable Saturday shift patterns to support your work-life balance. Support: Direct representation and weekly pay through Pertemps.