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.

Machine Operatives - Penrith Yard

Location:Penrith
Closing Date:11 May 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 looking for experienced Machine Operatives to work at our Penrith Site on Haweswater Road.

There are two positions we are looking to fill:

  • Nightshift
  • Dayshift with occasional nightshift cover

The positions involve operating mobile machinery, including loading shovels and forklift truck, production lines, and carrying out some basic maintenance. Hours of work are over a 7-day period.

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

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.

Purchasing and Sales Assistant

Location:Clifton, Penrith
Closing Date:11 May 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 an exciting opportunity for a Purchasing and Sales Assistant to help strengthen the Arb Residue purchasing team. This position will be based at our head office at Clifton, Penrith.

Working as part of the arb team, the ideal candidate will be responsible for:

  • Sourcing material for a number of our key processing sites across the UK through cold calling
  • Providing a high level of customer service at all times
  • Day to day communication with hauliers and suppliers
  • Building and managing relationships with potential and existing customers/clients

The successful candidate will:

  • Have the ability to communicate effectively with the team and customers
  • Be able to provide accurate and up to date information whilst maintaining a high level of confidentiality
  • Be goal driven and able to work to deadlines
  • Have excellent I.T. and administration skills which are essential for this role
  • Be able to communicate with all areas of the business including suppliers, hauliers, and contractors
  • An understanding of the arboriculture and timber markets is desirable but not essential as training will be provided

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

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.

Transport Planners

Location:Penrith
Closing Date:15 June 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]

We are looking for experienced Transport Planners to work from our Penrith Office. There are both day and night shift positions available.

The positions will be planning either bulk or palletised trailers; therefore, experience in planning either of these types of work previously is essential to the role.

The positions involve:

  • Managing collections and deliveries, route planning, minimising empty loads and cost.
  • Managing drivers and dealing with day-to-day issues, including drivers’ hours and health & safety.
  • Liaising with customers and drivers, providing high-quality communication.
  • Controlling vehicles and drivers over 7 days – i.e., being available to assist drivers by telephone.

The successful candidates will have a good understanding of drivers’ hours and tachograph rules and experience in route planning with excellent navigation skills.

Dayshift hours of work are 7:30am-6:00pm Monday to Friday inclusive. The nightshift hours of work are 10:00pm-6:00m, Monday to Friday inclusive. The company offers a competitive remuneration package, including a salary sacrifice pension scheme, life assurance, and a cash back medical plan.

Please apply in writing, including your C.V., stating if you would like to apply for the day shift or night shift position 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.

Apprenticeship Opportunities

Apprentice Transport Planner

Location:Penrith
Closing Date:15 June 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]

Company Background

A.W. Jenkinson Transport Ltd. is one of the UK’s largest providers of haulage, distribution and logistics services. The operation is assisted by a team of drivers, planners and transport managers and a large, modern fleet of 1000 vehicles covering the entire UK and Northern Europe. Each day, every vehicle is planned and controlled by A.W. Jenkinson’s own highly experienced traffic team.

Apprenticeship Opportunity

We are now looking for Trainee Transport Planners to join our growing team. We need trainees to join our team based in Penrith from September 2025. The aim of this apprenticeship is to help you learn and develop a range of transferable skills and potential in an exciting and fast-moving environment. You will be supported by a friendly team and experienced mentors who will invest time and effort in helping you make the most out of this opportunity. You will be responsible for succeeding at work and at college, in an environment that will be challenging but also one that will enable you to enjoy your learning experience.

About the role

This apprenticeship programme is designed to develop you over 12-18 months to become a respected and successful Transport Planner. You will obtain a nationally recognised apprenticeship as a Level 2 Traffic Operator. During your apprenticeship you will support the Traffic Team, in an efficient and confidential way, and will learn to:

  • Excellent annual earnings & benefits package.
  • Manage drivers and deal with day-to-day issues including drivers hours and health & safety
  • Liaise with customers and drivers to provide high quality communication
  • Understand customer contracts, rules, penalties etc.
  • Update computer systems with account information, access and egress issues, hold-ups, damage etc.

About the role

You will have a minimum of 4 National 5s/GCSE qualifications at standard grade C/grade 5 or above, including in Maths, and English. You will also need to be competent on Word, including having some Excel knowledge, as well as have some interest in working in a transport and logistics environment. You will be a driven, self-motivated and enthusiastic individual with a positive and can-do attitude, happy to work as part of a team and willing to learn and develop.

What you need to succeed

The key to success for this apprenticeship is to have the ability to balance time between studies and work to ensure success in both. Forward Thinking - Take personal ownership for effectively analysing problems and creating solutions with an emphasis on continuous improvement. Teamwork - Develop and maintain sound working relationships between all departments to maximise the service we provide our customers. Communication - Demonstrate high standards of verbal and written communication.

What we offer

As an apprentice of today you are an expert of tomorrow. We have high expectations of our apprentices who are rewarded by competitive pay and benefits. Salaries are reviewed regularly throughout the apprenticeship and based on performance and qualifications gained.

How to apply

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] by Sunday 15th June 2025.

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