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Courier (Cat B)
Role summary
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The Courier (Cat B) role involves collecting and delivering parcels safely and on schedule, completing delivery documentation, using handheld technology, and providing professional customer service. Candidates generally need a valid UK Category B driving licence, a safe driving record, good geographical knowledge, and the legal right to work in the United Kingdom. Previous courier, delivery, or logistics experience is useful but may not be essential. The role requires reliability, punctuality, a professional appearance, clear communication, and the ability to work independently. Candidates should also be comfortable with loading and unloading shipments, working to time-sensitive targets, handling parcels of varying weights, and maintaining FedEx service and safety standards in changing weather and traffic conditions.
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 delivery company headquartered in the United States. It provides express parcel delivery, freight transportation, supply-chain services, customs support, and e-commerce logistics to businesses and consumers worldwide. FedEx operates an extensive international air and ground network, connecting markets across the United Kingdom, Europe, and other regions. In the UK, its courier and operational teams collect, sort, transport, and deliver time-sensitive shipments for a broad range of customers. The company places strong emphasis on safety, reliability, customer service, operational efficiency, and compliance. Employees may benefit from structured training, career development opportunities, and experience within a large international logistics organisation. Working conditions vary by depot and route, with courier positions typically involving early starts, driving, manual handling, and direct interaction with customers.