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
  • Newbridge on Wye
  • Penrith
  • 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.

Administrators

Location:Penrith
Closing Date:20 March 2026

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 seeking Administrators to join the business and support our offices. The positions will be based 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 working to deadlines, good attention to detail, high levels of accuracy, and strong communication skills. The ability to maintain confidentiality is essential. The roles are fully office-based; the successful candidates will need to be able to get to and from the office each day.

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

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]

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

LGV Trailer Mechanic/Fitter – Lockerbie

Location:Lockerbie, DG11 2SQ
Closing Date:20 March 2026

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 Transport Ltd has a vacancy for an experienced and qualified LGV Trailer Mechanic/Fitter to work at our Lockerbie site, where you will repair and maintain a varied range of trailers, including walking floors, timber cranes, tippers, and curtain-sided trailers.

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

Hours of work are 7:00 am to 5:30 pm, Monday to Friday, inclusive with Saturday mornings as required. However, depending on workload, additional hours may be required.

Ideally, you will come from a time served LGV background, having attained appropriate City & Guilds, NVQ or B/TEC qualifications. You will have experience working in a Heavy Goods Vehicle workshop. Holding a current class C+E licence would be advantageous, but not essential.

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]

Our Lockerbie site is located at Steven’s Croft Power Station, Johnstonebridge Road, Lockerbie, DG11 2SQ.

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

Machine Operative - Nightshift

Location:Lockerbie, DG11 2SQ
Closing Date:22 March 2026

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 a Machine Operative to work at our Lockerbie Site.

The position involves operating mobile machinery and production lines, managing your own health and safety on site, and carrying out some basic maintenance. Hours of work are 6:00 pm to 6:00 am Monday to Friday inclusive.

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

Our Lockerbie site is located at Steven’s Croft, Johnstonebridge Road, Lockerbie, DG11 2SQ

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

Machine Operative - 4on/4off Shift Pattern

Location:Lockerbie, DG11 2SQ
Closing Date:22 March 2026

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 a Machine Operative to work at our Lockerbie Site.

The position involves operating mobile machinery, including a loading shovel and forklift truck, production lines, and carrying out some basic maintenance. Hours of work are day shift, 6:00 am to 6:00 pm on a 4-on/4-off shift pattern. Overtime may be available.

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]

Our Lockerbie site is located at Steven’s Croft, Johnstonebridge Road, Lockerbie, DG11 2SQ

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

Forwarder Driver

Location:North Scotland
Closing Date:22 March 2026

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 a Forwarder Driver predominantly based in the North of Scotland, with some work in other areas across the UK, on occasion.

The position involves operating one of our forwarders, managing your own health and safety on site, liaising with our Planning Team, carrying out some basic maintenance on the forwarder, and filling in relevant paperwork as required. Drivers are required to work such hours as necessary, including occasional weekends and evenings; this role also includes working away from home. The successful candidate will hold a valid FMOC and First Aid + F certificates.

The Company offers a competitive remuneration package, including a salary sacrifice pension scheme and a cash back medical 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:Tilbury, RM18 8UL
Closing Date:22 March 2026

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 Machine Operative to work at our Tilbury Site.

The position involves operating mobile machinery, including loading shovel, forklift truck, mobile shredder and screens, and carrying out some basic maintenance. Previous experience using all these machines is essential for the role. Normal hours will be 6:00 am to 6:00 pm Monday to Friday, inclusive, with Saturday mornings on a rota basis.

The company offers a competitive remuneration package, including a salary sacrifice pension scheme and a health cashback 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]

Our Tilbury site is located at Station Approach Road, Off Fort Road, Tilbury, RM18 8UL

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

Weighbridge Administrator

Location:Clifton, Penrith
Closing Date:22 March 2026

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 is looking for an Administrator to work at our Head Office, Clifton, near Penrith as part of our Weighbridge Team.

Daily duties will include a range of data input, responsibility for issuing and receiving correct drivers’ paperwork, operating the weighbridge system, answering the telephone, and managing customer queries. Although working in a small team, the successful applicant will (at times) work alone and must show initiative, be motivated and hardworking. This is a vital role within AWJFP’s operating infrastructure, so good time keeping is essential. Full training will be provided.

The successful candidate will have some general administrative and data input experience but must be computer literate.

This is a full-time position. The number of hours worked per day, and shift pattern can be agreed with the successful candidate, as we may be able to offer some flexibility. However, we do require Monday to Friday. There will be a requirement to work some Saturday mornings & occasional Public Holiday’s (which would be on a rota basis) and reasonable overtime if required. 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.

LGV Fabricator - Lockerbie

Lockerbie, DG11 2SQ
Closing Date:30 March 2026

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 Transport Ltd. has a vacancy for an experienced LGV Fabricator to work at our Lockerbie site, repairing and maintaining trailers.

The ideal applicant will have experience of LGV Fabrication 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 7:00 am to 5:30 pm, Monday to Friday inclusive, with alternate Saturday mornings. However depending on workload, there may be a requirement to work additional hours

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]

Our Lockerbie site is located at Steven’s Croft Power Station, Johnstonebridge Road, Lockerbie, DG11 2SQ.

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

LGV Traffic Controller – Penrith

Location:Penrith
Closing Date:12 April 2026

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 LGV Traffic Controllers to work in our Penrith Office.

The positions will be planning both bulk and palletised loads and so experience in planning at least one of these types of work previously is essential to the role.

The positions involve:

  • Managing collections and deliveries, route planning, minimising empty loads and costs.
  • Managing drivers and dealing with day-to-day issues, including drivers’ hours and health & safety.
  • Liaising with customers and drivers, providing high-quality communication.
  • Being able to work well with others in a team environment.

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

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., 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.

Apprenticeship Opportunities

Unfortunately, there are currently no apprenticeships at A.W. Jenkinson Forest Products.
But please keep checking, as this page will be updated as soon as a vacancy arises.