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.

A.W. Jenkinson Transport Ltd has a vacancy for an experienced and qualified LGV Mechanic/Fitter to work at our Gilwilly 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.

The Role:

• Carry out routine inspections, maintenance, MOT Preparation and repairs on all makes of vehicles and trailers to VOSA standard.
• Carry out a wide range of defect repairs.
• Perform minor and major repairs on lorries and trailers.
• Carry out fault diagnostic, troubleshooting and rectification using the manufacturers computer systems.
• Complete job cards and service sheets in a timely manner.
• Repair and refurbish company trailers.
• LGV Licence desired however not essential.
• Good housekeeping routines to meet H&S requirements.

Personal Qualities:

• Carry out routine inspections, maintenance, MOT Preparation and repairs on all makes of vehicles and trailers to VOSA standard.
• Carry out a wide range of defect repairs.
• Perform minor and major repairs on lorries and trailers.
• Carry out fault diagnostic, troubleshooting and rectification using the manufacturers computer systems.
• Complete job cards and service sheets in a timely manner.
• Repair and refurbish company trailers.
• LGV Licence desired however not essential.
• Good housekeeping routines to meet H&S requirements.

Benefits:

• Excellent Rates of pay.
• Pension Scheme.
• Death In Service Benefit.
• Average Hours Holiday Pay.
• 28 Days a year Holiday (Inc Bank holidays)

For more information,or to apply email [email protected] Or:

Alternativley please send a copy of your CV and a covering letter by Post to -Hannah Straughan, Personnel Department, A.W. Jenkinson Transport Ltd, Clifton Moor, Clifton, Penrith, Cumbria. CA10 2EY

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

Closing Date: n/a

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 by email to [email protected]

Closing Date: 22nd December

Due to the planned increase in our LGV fleet to in excess of 1,000 vehicles, we are looking for a Transport Planner to work from our Penrith Office.

The position involves:

• 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 candidate will have a good understanding of drivers’ hours and tachograph rules and experience of route planning with excellent navigation skills.

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

Please apply in writing, including your c.v. to Hannah Straughan, HR, A. W. Jenkinson Transport Ltd., Clifton Moor, Clifton, Penrith, CA10 2EY or by email to [email protected]