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Courier - Cat. B or C1
Role summary
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The Courier will collect and deliver parcels safely and on time across the United Kingdom using a Category B or C1 vehicle. Requirements typically include a valid, appropriate UK driving licence, a safe driving record, good geographical knowledge, physical ability to load and unload shipments, and eligibility to work in the UK. Previous delivery, courier or transport experience is useful but may not always be essential. The successful candidate is expected to provide professional customer service, complete delivery paperwork and electronic records accurately, follow FedEx safety and security procedures, protect shipments, and work reliably in a time-sensitive environment. Flexibility is important because shifts may include early starts, evenings, weekends and overtime.
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 major global express transportation and logistics company. It provides time-definite package delivery, freight services, customs support, supply-chain solutions and related business services for customers in the United Kingdom and worldwide. FedEx operates an extensive international air and ground network, connecting businesses and consumers across many markets. Its UK operations include courier collection and delivery, sorting, transportation, customer support and logistics facilities. The company places strong emphasis on safety, service reliability, operational efficiency and shipment visibility through digital tracking. Employees may benefit from structured training, internal development opportunities, competitive pay and company benefits, depending on the position and employment terms. A courier role is central to the customer experience, as drivers represent FedEx directly while handling shipments and meeting delivery commitments.