Site Labourer / Telehandler Operator

Site Labourer / Telehandler Operator

Location: Petterden

Salary: £27,000-£34,000 dependant on Overtime

About the Role:

We are currently recruiting for a Site Labourer / Telehandler Operator to join our busy Petterden site.

This is a varied role where the successful candidate will primarily carry out labouring duties around the site but will also be required to operate a telehandler when necessary. Some previous experience operating a telehandler is preferred, however, full training will be provided to meet site requirements.

This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys working outdoors, being hands-on, and is looking for a long-term role within a supportive team environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• General site labouring duties
• Keeping the site clean, safe, and tidy
• Operating a telehandler to support site operations when required
• Assisting other team members to ensure smooth site operations
• Working in line with health and safety standards at all times
• Being adaptable and flexible to support site needs

What We’re Looking For:

About you:

• Experience in a similar labouring role preferred
• Some experience operating a telehandler is desirable (training will be provided)
• A strong work ethic with a hands-on approach
• Reliable, adaptable, and willing to work as part of a team
• Willingness to work flexible hours to meet site requirements
• Committed to maintaining high standards of safety and cleanliness on site

Working hours: 

• Monday to Friday: 8.00am – 4.30pm (basic hours)
• Average working hours: 7.00am – 5.00pm, Monday to Friday
• Saturday working: 8.00am – 12.00pm (usually every second Saturday)

Flexibility is essential to meet operational requirements.

What’s included:

• Competitive rate of pay
• 28 days minimum paid holidays
• Pension contributions
• Death In Service scheme
• Free flu jabs
• Free on-site parking
• Mental Health and First Aid Support
• Dedicated Employee Engagement and Wellbeing support
• Great Christmas Night out
• Last but not least: Great company culture!

The company

The NWH Group is a second-generation family business headquartered in Midlothian. Servicing the whole of Scotland and the north east of England from ten sites, the NWH Group’s vision is to eliminate waste by transforming it into a valuable product.

On this journey to eliminate waste we provide waste collection services to the Commercial & Industrial, Office, Leisure & Retail and Construction industries. Collecting waste with our fleet of Trade Refuse, Skip, Tipper, Grab and Walking Floor articulated vehicles, we transport materials to our material recycling facilities where we produce and recover valuable products such as metals, cardboard, paper, washed sands, biomass for energy and animal bedding.

Come as You Are

The NWH Group is an equal opportunities employer. We value people as individuals with diverse opinions, cultures, lifestyles and circumstances. All employees are covered by this policy and it applies to all areas of employment including recruitment, selection, training,

deployment, career development, and promotion. These areas are monitored, and policies and practices are amended if necessary to ensure that no unfair or unlawful discrimination, intentional, unintentional, direct or indirect, overt or latent exists.

To apply for this position, please apply on this page, send a CV to careers@nwhgroup.co.uk or call 0333 320 4000