Work for Us

A.W. 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 the ‘apply online’ button below.

Alternatively, you can email your CV to:

[email protected] or apply online here or contact our Recruitment team by telephone on 01768 593332.

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.

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 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.
• 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.

Hours of work:

• Dayshift hours of work are 7:30am-6:00pm, Monday to Friday inclusive.
• 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 Transport Ltd., Clifton Moor, Clifton, Penrith, CA10 2EY, or by email to [email protected]

A.W. Jenkinson Transport Ltd is also recruiting additional LGV (C+E) Drivers to join be based out of our Lockerbie and Runcorn sites. We have both dayshifts and nightshifts available on a Monday-Friday shift pattern. These are permanent positions with guaranteed full-time hours.

Benefits include:

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

Requirements:

• Minimum 1 year C+E driving experience preferred
• Full UK driving licence (max 6 penalty points)
• Valid DCPC qualification card
• Valid digital tachograph driver card
• Sound geographical knowledge and understanding of EU drivers hours rules
• Experience of bulk haulage preferred

To apply, please visit our website https://awjtransport.co.uk/careers/work-for-us/ and click ‘apply online’ to fill out the application form. Alternatively, for more information contact our recruitment team on 01768 593332 or email your CV to [email protected]