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Courier (B Licence)
Role summary
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The Courier (B Licence) role involves collecting and delivering parcels safely and on time, completing delivery documentation, using handheld technology, and providing professional customer service. Candidates generally need a valid UK Category B driving licence, a safe driving record, good geographical knowledge, reliability, physical fitness, and the ability to lift and handle packages. Previous delivery or customer service experience is useful but may not always be essential. The role requires flexible availability, punctuality, attention to detail, good communication skills, and the ability to work independently in changing weather and traffic conditions. Candidates are expected to follow FedEx safety, security, vehicle, and operational procedures at all times.
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.
Working in the UK
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About Federal Express Corporation EU
Federal Express Corporation, commonly known as FedEx, is a global transportation, logistics, and express delivery company headquartered in the United States. It operates an extensive international network serving businesses and individuals through time-definite parcel, freight, shipping, customs, and supply-chain services. FedEx employs people in transportation, warehouse operations, customer service, technology, sales, and corporate functions across the United Kingdom and worldwide. Its courier teams are responsible for collecting and delivering shipments efficiently while maintaining high standards of safety, security, reliability, and customer care. The company promotes operational discipline, teamwork, inclusion, and service quality. In the UK, FedEx supports domestic and international deliveries through a network of stations, depots, vehicles, aircraft connections, and logistics facilities.