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Operations Support Agent
Role summary
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The Operations Support Agent helps coordinate daily shipment and delivery activities, maintaining accurate records and supporting customers, couriers and internal teams. Typical requirements include strong communication and organisational skills, good attention to detail, basic computer literacy and the ability to work accurately in a fast-paced logistics environment. Previous experience in transport, customer service, administration or warehouse operations is useful, while familiarity with shipment systems is an advantage. The successful candidate is expected to monitor consignments, resolve routine issues, update tracking information, meet service deadlines and follow company, security and safety procedures. Flexibility for shift work, including evenings or weekends, may be required. Reliability, teamwork, calm problem-solving and a customer-focused approach are important.
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 delivery company serving businesses and consumers worldwide. Its European operations provide express parcel delivery, freight, customs support, tracking and supply-chain services across the region. FedEx connects customers through an extensive air and road network, distribution hubs, depots and technology platforms. In the United Kingdom, its teams support domestic and international shipments for organisations of all sizes, ranging from small businesses to multinational companies. The company places strong emphasis on service reliability, operational efficiency, safety, security and customer experience. Employees work across areas including courier operations, package handling, customer support, customs, technology, sales and management. As a large international employer, FedEx generally offers structured training, internal development opportunities and benefits that vary by role, location and employment terms.