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Linehaul Driver Cat CE
Role summary
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The Linehaul Driver Cat CE role involves transporting freight between FedEx stations and customer locations across the UK, often overnight or on scheduled long-distance routes. Candidates normally need a full UK Category CE licence, a valid Driver Certificate of Professional Competence (CPC), a digital tachograph card, and a safe driving record. Previous HGV or trunking experience is desirable. The role requires strong road awareness, punctuality, reliability, and the ability to follow transport, safety, and security procedures. Drivers should be comfortable working independently, completing vehicle checks, handling delivery documentation, and working varied shifts, including nights, weekends, and public holidays when required.
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. Its European operations connect businesses and consumers through time-definite parcel, freight, customs, and supply-chain services. FedEx operates a large road and air network, supported by depots, hubs, aircraft, delivery vehicles, technology systems, and logistics teams. In the United Kingdom, the company serves domestic and international customers across sectors such as retail, manufacturing, healthcare, technology, and e-commerce. Employees typically work in a safety-focused, process-driven environment where reliability, customer service, compliance, and teamwork are important. Driving roles support the movement of consignments between stations and help maintain the company’s scheduled network.