Careers

If you would like to apply speculatively for future positions within the business, please complete one of the application forms below.
We are able to keep your details on file for a maximum of six months.

As part of your speculative enquiry, the more information you are able to provide the greater your chance of being put forward for suitable positions.
Your application should therefore include:

All applications must be completed in your own handwriting and submitted by post.

General Application - (Download PDF)

LGV Driver Application (AWJ Transport Ltd) - (Download PDF)

Application Form (AWJ Penrith Truckstop) - (Download PDF)

Career Opportunities

LGV C+E Drivers - Days / Nights (Immingham)

Location:Immingham
Closing Date:n/a

We reserve the right to close this position early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

To apply for a position, please click here:

APPLY ONLINE

Alternatively, you can contact our Recruitment Team for more information by telephone on 01768 593332.

Due to continued growth, we have a number of new opportunities available for additional class one drivers to join our team in Immingham.

The role will be for dayshift and nightshift with various shift patterns available:

  • 4 on / 4 off

OR

  • Sunday to Thursday
  • Tuesday to Saturday

Dayshift start time 6am / Nightshift start time 6pm.

Please note, customer site H&S rules stipulate drivers must be clean shaven due to the dusty environment / correct use of PPE.

Benefits include:

  • Excellent annual earnings & benefits package.
  • Exceptionally modern fleet.
  • Paid DCPC training.
  • Free company uniform and PPE.
  • Health cash plan.
  • Pension scheme.
  • Life insurance.
  • Paid annual holiday.
  • £500 driver referral bonus.

These are all full-time employed positions with guaranteed hours each week and an excellent pay and benefits package.

To apply for a position, please click here: APPLY ONLINE

Alternatively, you can contact our Recruitment Team for more information by telephone on 01768 593332.

LGV C+E (Class1) Tramper Drivers - Bulk Haulage

Locations:Throughout the UK
Reporting To:Management
Salary:TBC
Closing Date:n/a

We reserve the right to close this position early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

To apply for a position, please click here:

APPLY ONLINE

Alternatively, you can email your CV to: [email protected] or contact our Recruitment team by telephone on 01768 593332.

AW Jenkinson Transport Ltd operate a large fleet of modern vehicles with 17 depots located throughout the UK.

Due to continued growth, we are now recruiting additional class one tramper drivers to join our team with vacancies available throughout the UK.

This role involves working away from home Monday to Friday with the occassional requirement for working on a Saturday morning, delivering bulk product nationwide.

We have 17 depots located across the country:

  • Avonmouth
  • Bo'Ness
  • Chesterfield
  • Chippenham
  • Coventry
  • Craven Arms
  • Howden
  • Hull
  • Immingham
  • Lockerbie
  • Nairn
  • Newbridge on Wye
  • Penrith
  • Peterborough
  • Queenborough
  • Runcorn
  • Scunthorpe

Requirements:

  • Full UK driving licence with LGV C+E (class1)
  • Minimum 1yr C+E driving experience
  • Maximum of 6 penalty points
  • Valid DCPC & digital tachograph
  • Sound geographical knowledge and understanding of EU drivers hours rules
  • Experience of bulk haulage preferred

Benefits:

  • Excellent annual earnings & benefits package
  • Exceptionally modern fleet
  • Paid DCPC training
  • Free company uniform and PPE
  • Health cash plan
  • Pension scheme
  • Life insurance
  • 28 days paid holiday pa
  • £500 driver referral bonus

To apply for a position, please click here: APPLY ONLINE

Alternatively, you can email your CV to: [email protected] or contact our Recruitment team by telephone on 01768 593332.

LGV Fleet Support Fitter

Location:Queenborough
Closing Date:31 January 2025

We reserve the right to close this position early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

General Application - (Download PDF)

Please complete the application form above and send to:

Hannah Straughan (HR)
A.W. Jenkinson Forest Products
Clifton Moor, Clifton, Penrith
CA10 2EY

Or alternatively by email to:

[email protected]

A.W. Jenkinson Transport Ltd has a vacancy for an experienced LGV fitter based in Queenborough, Kent.

The role will include general LGV unit and trailer defect repairs, roadside repairs where necessary and maintaining stock at the depot.

The ideal applicant will have experience of maintaining LGVs, taking into account Health and Safety requirements whilst making the best use of time and resources.

This role would be ideal for someone who thrives working in a fast-paced environment and likes working independently. The successful candidate will be supplied with a company van with full equipment and tools provided.

Hours of work are variable but targeted to the beginning and end of the week. Hours will generally be worked between 7:00 am to 5:30 pm with alternate Saturdays. An earlier start time is required on a Monday. Due to the nature of the role, there may be a requirement to work additional hours, including early starts and late finishes.

A full driving licence is required, and holding a valid LGV driving licence would be advantageous.

Please forward completed application forms to:

Hannah Straughan (HR)
A.W. Jenkinson Forest Products
Clifton Moor, Clifton, Penrith
CA10 2EY

Or alternatively by email to:

[email protected]

A.W. Jenkinson Transport Ltd is committed to being an equal opportunities employer.

Accountant

Location:Newton Rigg
Closing Date:26 January 2025

We reserve the right to close this position early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

Please apply in writing, including your C.V., to the following address:

Hannah Straughan (HR)
A.W. Jenkinson Forest Products
Clifton Moor, Clifton, Penrith, Cumbria.
CA10 2EY

Or alternatively by email to:

[email protected]

A.W. Jenkinson Forest Products is recruiting an experienced Accountant to join their accounts team.

The position will be based at our site at Newton Rigg, Penrith.

Duties will involve, but are not limited to:

  • Preparing and analysing monthly A.W. Jenkinson and associated companies’ management accounts;
  • Reporting to management on any issues arising out of the accounts;
  • Being involved with budgeting and forecasting;
  • Balance sheet and cash flow forecast modelling;
  • Reviewing new and existing client contracts and proposals;
  • Finance-based project work including involvement in M∧A activity;
  • Ad hoc work relating to the financial aspects of the associated businesses;
  • Site visits to our associated companies as required;

The successful candidate must:

  • Be efficient and organised;
  • Be confident and enthusiastic;
  • Be self-motivated and a team player;
  • Have very good communication skills;
  • Have a keen attention to detail;
  • Possess an excellent practical understanding of Excel;
  • Have a good working knowledge of Sage accounting software;
  • Have an accounting qualification – ACA/ACCA/CIMA;

Hours of work are 8:30 am to 5:30 pm Monday to Friday, inclusive.

We offer a very competitive remuneration package including a salary sacrifice pension scheme and cash back medical plan.

Please apply in writing, including your C.V., to:

Hannah Straughan (HR)
A.W. Jenkinson Forest Products
Clifton Moor, Clifton, Penrith
CA10 2EY

Or alternatively by email to:

[email protected]

A.W. Jenkinson Forest Products is committed to being an equal opportunities employer.

Cleaner

Location:Lockerbie
Closing Date:28 January 2025

We reserve the right to close this position early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

Please apply in writing, including your C.V., to the following address:

Hannah Straughan (HR)
A.W. Jenkinson Forest Products
Clifton Moor, Clifton, Penrith, Cumbria.
CA10 2EY

Or alternatively by email to:

[email protected]

A.W. Jenkinson Forest Products has a vacancy for a part-time Cleaner to work at our Lockerbie site.

The ideal applicant will be responsible for helping to maintain a high standard of cleanliness throughout our facilities. The job involves a variety of general cleaning duties across the sites offices, garages, canteen, and washroom facilities.

We are seeking someone to join us for 25 hours per week. Hours of work can be either 5 am to 10 am or 4 pm to 9 pm, Monday to Friday, inclusive. However, depending on workload, there may be a requirement to work additional hours.

The company offers a competitive remuneration package, including a salary sacrifice pension scheme and cash-back medical scheme.

Please forward your C.V. to:

Hannah Straughan (HR)
A.W. Jenkinson Forest Products
Clifton Moor, Clifton, Penrith
CA10 2EY

Or alternatively by email to:

[email protected]

A.W. Jenkinson Forest Products is committed to being an equal opportunities employer.

Administrator (Multiple Vacancies)

Location:Clifton & Penrith
Closing Date:02 February 2025

We reserve the right to close this position early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

Please apply in writing, including your C.V., to the following address:

Hannah Straughan (HR)
A.W. Jenkinson Forest Products
Clifton Moor, Clifton, Penrith, Cumbria.
CA10 2EY

Or alternatively by email to:

[email protected]

A.W. Jenkinson is looking for Administrators to join the business in providing support to various busy offices. The positions will be based at either our Head Office in Clifton or our Transport Office in Penrith.

The positions will involve all aspects of general administration, including data input, filing and photocopying, answering the telephone, taking messages, and assisting with meetings.

The successful candidates will ideally have experience of working to deadlines, good attention to detail, high levels of accuracy and be good communicators. The ability to maintain confidentiality is essential. The role is fully office-based, therefore the successful candidates will need to be able to get to and from the office each day.

The successful candidates need to be able to proficiently use Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook

The company offers a competitive remuneration package, including a salary sacrifice pension scheme, life assurance, and a cash-back health scheme.

Please forward your C.V. to:

Hannah Straughan (HR)
A.W. Jenkinson Forest Products
Clifton Moor, Clifton, Penrith
CA10 2EY

Or alternatively by email to:

[email protected]

A.W. Jenkinson is committed to being an equal opportunities employer.

LGV Mechanic / Fitter

Location:Lockerbie
Closing Date:02 February 2025

We reserve the right to close this position early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

General Application - (Download PDF)

Please complete the application form above and send to:

Hannah Straughan (HR)
A.W. Jenkinson Forest Products
Clifton Moor, Clifton, Penrith
CA10 2EY

Or alternatively by email to:

[email protected]

A.W. Jenkinson Transport Ltd has a vacancy for an experienced and qualified LGV Mechanic/Fitter to work at our Lockerbie site, repairing and maintaining LGV units and a varied range of trailers including walking floors, timber cranes, tippers and curtain sided trailers.

The ideal applicant will have experience of maintaining LGV’s taking into account Health and Safety requirements whilst making the best use of time and resources.

Hours of work are variable but worked during dayshift, Monday to Friday inclusive, with alternate Saturdays. However depending on workload, there may be a requirement to work additional hours.

Ideally you will come from a time served LGV background having attained appropriate City & Guilds, NVQ or B/TEC qualifications. More importantly you will have experience of working in a Heavy Goods Vehicle workshop.

Please forward completed application forms to:

Hannah Straughan (HR)
A.W. Jenkinson Forest Products
Clifton Moor, Clifton, Penrith
CA10 2EY

Or alternatively by email to:

[email protected]

A.W. Jenkinson Transport Ltd is committed to being an equal opportunities employer.

Mobile Plant Engineer

Location:Dumfries & Galloway / Cumbria
Closing Date:02 February 2025

We reserve the right to close this position early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

General Application - (Download PDF)

Please complete the application form above and send to:

Hannah Straughan (HR)
A.W. Jenkinson Forest Products
Clifton Moor, Clifton, Penrith
CA10 2EY

Or alternatively by email to:

[email protected]

We are looking for an experienced Engineer to work on our Mobile Plant.

As we have a significant amount of fixed and mobile machinery around the country, we need qualified engineers to carry out repairs and planned maintenance on our various sites. The position will be based Dumfries and Galloway or Cumbria as you will spend your time travelling between our different sites and working from our depot workshops in these areas.

Hours of work are variable but worked during dayshift, Monday to Friday inclusive, with alternate Saturdays. However, depending on workload, there may be a requirement to work additional hours and weekends.

The ideal applicants will have experience of maintaining large machinery, including loading shovels, taking into account Health and Safety requirements whilst making the best use of time and resources.

The company offers a competitive remuneration package, including a salary sacrifice pension scheme.

Please forward completed application forms to:

Hannah Straughan (HR)
A.W. Jenkinson Forest Products
Clifton Moor, Clifton, Penrith
CA10 2EY

Or alternatively by email to:

[email protected]

A.W. Jenkinson Forest Products is committed to being an equal opportunities employer.

Apprenticeship Opportunities