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Control Room Administator
Role summary
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The Control Room Administrator supports the smooth operation of DHL's control room by maintaining accurate records, coordinating information, updating systems and assisting operational teams. Typical requirements include strong administrative and organisational skills, confidence using Microsoft Office and business systems, attention to detail, and the ability to communicate clearly with colleagues and customers. Experience in logistics, transport, security, facilities or a control-room environment is helpful. The successful candidate is expected to work accurately under pressure, handle confidential or time-sensitive information, prioritise competing tasks and follow DHL's safety, security and operational procedures. Flexibility may be required to support shift-based operations, including evenings, weekends or public holidays.
Can I work in the UK?
Never pay anyone for a visa or a job offer. A real employer pays the permit costs and never asks you for money.
How it works
How it works: Warehouse, driver and operations jobs are below degree level and cannot be sponsored; only managers can, and logistics managers only while on the shortage list.
Before you apply: Driver jobs need a licence that counts in that country, and a foreign one may not carry over: Japan's truck-driver visa asks for a class 1 licence, Qatar residents sit a driving test, and Ireland's permit list asks for a CE or C1E truck licence or one it recognises.
Watch for: Logistics managers are on the interim shortage list today, but the July 2026 review did not recommend them from January 2027. Youth schemes are the usual way in for Canadians, Australians and Indians.
Official source: GOV.UK: Immigration Rules, Appendix Skilled Occupations. Checked November 2026.
What the job usually comes with in the UK
Usual for Logistics jobs in the UK, varies by employer. Checked November 2026.
| Housing | Not usually provided; you rent privately |
|---|---|
| Relocation | Visa fee is yours (GBP 819; GBP 324 health and care) unless the employer pays; moving help varies |
| Flights | Not standard; varies by employer and seniority |
| Pay and overtime | Pay starts at the National Living Wage, GBP 12.71 an hour from 1 April 2026 (age 21 and over, by law) |
| Contract | Permanent is usual; sponsored work visas last up to 5 years at a time |
| Leave | At least 28 days for a 5-day week (by law); employers may count bank holidays in it |
| Income tax | 0% to GBP 12,570, 20% to GBP 50,270, then 40%; plus 8% National Insurance (Scotland differs) |
Senior staff often get more than line staff, for example a single room or a yearly home flight. Ask the employer what the job includes before you accept.
Guidance, not legal advice. Rules change; your employer confirms the details for your case.
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About DHL
DHL is a global logistics and supply chain company operating across more than 220 countries and territories. It provides express delivery, freight transportation, warehousing, contract logistics, e-commerce fulfilment and supply chain management services. DHL is part of DHL Group, which includes divisions such as DHL Express, DHL Global Forwarding, DHL Supply Chain and DHL eCommerce. In the United Kingdom, the company employs people across sorting hubs, warehouses, transport operations, customer service centres, offices and specialist control rooms. Its work depends on coordinated teams, reliable technology, strong safety practices and accurate operational information. DHL generally promotes customer focus, inclusion, continuous improvement and responsible business practices. Roles range from frontline logistics and driving positions to administration, engineering, data, security, management and professional services.