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 (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.

Weighbridge Operator

Location:Whitchurch
Closing Date:27 October 2024

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 Forest Products are looking for an experienced Weighbridge Operator to work at our Whitchurch Site.

The position involves greeting customers and drivers, accurately recording vehicle weight data and issuing or receiving appropriate paperwork as vehicles deliver or remove materials to and from site. All visitors must be informed of site rules, including the requirement for appropriate PPE. There is also a requirement to test products on site, for which full training will be provided.

The successful candidate will have some experience of operating a weighbridge and providing accurate information whilst maintaining a high level of confidentiality.

Hours of work will be alternate weeks 6:00 am to 2:00 pm and 10:00 am to 6:00 pm, Monday to Friday inclusive.

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.

Machine Operative

Location:Whitchurch
Closing Date:27 October 2024

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 an experienced mobile plant operator to work at our Whitchurch Site.

The position involves operating mobile plant machinery including Loading shovels and Forklift Trucks, managing your own health and safety on site, and carrying out some basic maintenance. Operatives are required to work such hours including weekends as necessary. Normal hours of work will be 6:00am to 6:00pm Monday to Friday inclusive, with occasional Saturday mornings.

Experience of operating a loading shovel and forklift truck is required. An NPORS certificate is preferred but training will be given if necessary.

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

Workshop Operative Supervisor

Location:Runcorn
Closing Date:27 October 2024

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:

Tracey Taylor (HR)
A.W. Jenkinson Transport Ltd
Clifton Moor, Clifton, Penrith, Cumbria.
CA10 2EY

Or alternatively by email to:

[email protected]

Joining A.W. Jenkinson Transport Limited will provide you with the opportunity to be part of a growing business. We are continually investing in our fleet and operations to ensure our team have the tools and systems on hand to best service our customers.

We now have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Workshop Operative Supervisor to join our team, based at Runcorn.

The ideal applicant will have experience of managing a LGV workshop taking into account health and safety requirements whilst making the best use of time and resources.

Hours of work are usually 7:00 am to 5:30 pm. However depending on workload, there may be a requirement to work additional hours or weekends.

Ideally you will be a time served Motor Vehicle technician with experience of working in a Heavy Goods Vehicle workshop.

The Role:

  • To ensure all VOSA regulations are followed and that no Prohibitions are issued against our vehicles
  • To ensure all vehicle testing is carried out and that all testing is appropriate to the type of vehicle, completed within appropriate timescale and recorded on company systems
  • Ensure stock levels are managed and to liaise with suppliers accordingly
  • Good housekeeping routines to meet H&S requirements

Skills:

  • Transport Manager CPC required
  • Class C+E Licence would be an advantage
  • NVQ level 3 or BTEC LGV Mechanic/Engineering Qualification

Personal Qualities:

  • Attention to detail
  • Excellent interpersonal skills
  • Flexible and proactive attitude
  • Driven and positive
  • Able to manage multiple tasks
  • Strong communication skills
  • Knowledge of haulage and logistics
  • Knowledge of health and safety requirements

Benefits:

  • Excellent Rates of pay
  • Company van provided, including private use
  • Pension Scheme
  • Life Insurance Benefit
  • Cash back health plan
  • 28 Days a year Holiday (Inc Bank holidays)

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

Tracey Taylor (HR)
A.W. Jenkinson Transport Ltd
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.

Senior Health & Safety Supervisor

Location:Meriden
Closing Date:30 October 2024

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:

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

Or alternatively by email to:

[email protected]

A.W. Jenkinson Group requires an experienced Senior Health & Safety Supervisor to work as part of our Health & Safety Team. Forest Products has numerous production sites around the country, producing wood products, such as garden bark, animal bedding and equestrian supplies. The Transport division operates in excess of 800 LGVs with maintenance workshops over four separate sites and several depots around the UK. Other group businesses are also involved in the wood processing and logistics sectors.

The position will involve maintaining a high standard of health and safety to reduce the frequency and risk of workplace incidents and injuries, and work-related ill-health. It will also include carrying out regular checks of equipment, workplaces, sites and personnel through inspections and audits to ensure compliance with all relevant legislation and standards.

Duties include but not limited to:

  • develop, maintain, communicate and review risk assessments, method statements, COSHH assessments, etc. for all employees at transport depots and maintenance sites;
  • Investigate accidents, incidents and near misses, and maintain accident statistics including root cause analysis.
  • promote incident, accident and near miss reporting
  • ensure safe working procedures are in place, communicated and adhered to;
  • carry out workplace inspections, audits and site safety walk throughs;
  • carry out random drug and alcohol testing;
  • identifying and managing H&S training requirements and developing internal training.

The successful candidate will have a NEBOSH qualification or equivalent with at least five years experience as a senior member of a busy H&S department. Sound knowledge and experience of identifying risk and providing solutions to mitigate such risk, including thorough auditing of the workplace, sites and internal processes are key. They will also be confident liaising with Senior Managers and colleagues and be able to manage your own time effectively. Excellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to handle confidential information with discretion are essential. A strong knowledge and understanding of the transport industry, including DVSA regulations will be ideal, but not essential. As this position will involve travel, a full driving licence is required as is a flexible approach to working hours (early starts may be required).

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

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

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

Or alternatively by email to:

[email protected]

Applications should arrive before 30th October 2024.

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

LGV Mechanic / Fitter

Location:Lockerbie
Closing Date:17 November 2024

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.

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