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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 paperwork, operating handheld scanning systems, and providing professional customer service. Candidates normally need a full UK C1 driving licence, a valid Driver Certificate of Professional Competence (CPC) where applicable, a safe driving record, and the ability to lift and move packages. Good communication, reliability, route-planning skills, and a flexible approach to working hours are expected. Previous courier, delivery, or commercial driving experience is advantageous. The role may involve early starts, physical work, working outdoors in varied weather, and meeting strict service and safety standards.
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 and logistics company providing express parcel delivery, freight transportation, supply-chain services, and related e-commerce solutions. Its extensive international network connects businesses and consumers across the United Kingdom and more than 200 countries and territories. FedEx operates aircraft, delivery vehicles, sorting facilities, technology systems, and customer-service teams to move time-sensitive shipments efficiently. In the UK, its operations include courier collection and delivery, depot and hub activities, customs support, and commercial logistics services. The company places strong emphasis on safety, dependable service, operational efficiency, and customer satisfaction. Employees may benefit from structured training, career development opportunities, and access to the resources of a large international employer, although working patterns can be demanding because delivery operations often involve early starts, strict deadlines, and physically active duties.