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Courier (C1 Licence)
Role summary
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The Courier (C1 Licence) role involves collecting and delivering parcels safely and on time, completing delivery documentation, operating company vehicles, and providing professional customer service. Applicants typically need a valid UK C1 driving licence, good driving experience, and the ability to meet relevant medical, safety, and insurance requirements. A reliable, responsible attitude, good communication skills, route-planning ability, and physical fitness for handling packages are expected. Candidates should be punctual, flexible, comfortable working independently, and willing to work varied shifts, including early starts or occasional weekends. Previous courier, delivery, or commercial driving experience is helpful, while knowledge of local roads and basic digital systems is advantageous.
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
Who can work there by passport, what a job usually includes, and island life.
About Federal Express Corporation EU
Federal Express Corporation, commonly known as FedEx, is a global transportation, logistics, and express delivery company. It provides time-definite parcel, freight, and international shipping services for businesses and individuals across numerous countries. The company operates an extensive road and air network supported by delivery vehicles, sorting facilities, technology systems, and logistics professionals. In the United Kingdom, FedEx serves residential and commercial customers with domestic and international deliveries, collections, customs support, and supply-chain solutions. Employees typically work in a safety-focused, service-oriented environment where reliability, accurate handling, teamwork, and customer communication are important. The company offers opportunities across courier operations, transport, warehouse services, customer support, engineering, technology, and management. Benefits and employment conditions vary according to the specific role, location, contract, and applicable company policies.