Telehandler Operator Recruitment Agency UK
Phoenix Gray Recruitment is a specialist telehandler operator recruitment agency — supplying CPCS A17 and NPORS N119-verified telehandler operators to housebuilders, main contractors, civils companies, and plant hire businesses across the UK. Telehandlers are the workhorse of UK construction sites — essential for materials handling at every stage of a programme — and demand for verified telehandler operators at short notice is among the highest of any plant category.
Our telehandler division maintains a live pipeline of CPCS A17-carded telehandler operators experienced on the major machine brands — Manitou, JCB Loadall, Merlo, Teletruk, and Lull — ready to mobilise across all UK regions. For most locations, Phoenix Gray can supply a verified telehandler operator within 24 hours.
Quick Answer
What is a telehandler operator recruitment agency?
A telehandler operator recruitment agency specialises in sourcing and placing CPCS A17 or NPORS N119-verified telehandler operators into construction and civils programmes. Phoenix Gray is a UK specialist telehandler recruitment agency that verifies CPCS card category and machine experience before placement — supplying verified telehandler operators to housebuilders, contractors, and plant hire companies nationwide.
Telehandler Operator Roles We Recruit
Our telehandler division supplies operators across all telehandler machine types and site applications — from fixed boom telehandlers on housebuilding sites through to rotating telescopic handlers on major commercial and civils programmes.
Sectors We Cover
Housebuilding & Residential
Telehandler operators for housebuilding programmes — block and brick deliveries, roof tile positioning, and general materials movement on residential sites.
Commercial Construction
Telehandler operators for commercial sites — façade and cladding material handling, plant deck material supply, and general logistics.
Civil Engineering
Telehandler drivers for civils programmes — aggregates, pipes, and materials movement on earthworks and drainage contracts.
Social Housing
Telehandler operators for social housing new build — materials handling at every programme stage on occupied and non-occupied sites.
Plant Hire
Supply of CPCS A17-verified operators to plant hire companies — providing qualified operators for telehandler hire-with-operator contracts.
Fit-Out & Refurbishment
Telehandler operators for fit-out and refurbishment — materials delivery and positioning on constrained urban sites.
Why Use a Specialist Telehandler Operator Agency?
CPCS A17 card verified
We verify CPCS A17 (or NPORS N119) telehandler card status — including expiry date — for every operator before placement.
Machine brand experience checked
We confirm experience on the specific machine brand required — Manitou, JCB Loadall, Merlo, Teletruk — matching the operator to your fleet.
24-hour supply available
Phoenix Gray can often supply a verified CPCS A17 telehandler operator within 24 hours for most UK regions.
Payroll handled in-house
CIS, PAYE, and umbrella payroll all handled by Phoenix Gray — weekly payment, compliant and accurate.
Right-to-work checked
Full right-to-work documentation checked before any placement — protecting your business from illegal working risk.
Short and long-term supply
Telehandler operators placed on daily, weekly, and longer-term programme requirements — flexible supply to match your programme demands.
Telehandler Operator Across the UK
Phoenix Gray recruits across all major UK cities and regions. Select your area for local market information.
Frequently Asked Questions
Request Telehandler Operators?
Submit your vacancy and we will source verified, compliant candidates for your programme.
Submit a VacancyFind Telehandler Work?
Register with Phoenix Gray and access live vacancies across the UK — weekly pay on qualifying assignments.