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Handler (16:30 - 20:30)
Role summary
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This part-time Handler role involves loading, unloading, scanning, sorting and moving parcels safely within a FedEx facility during the 16:30–20:30 shift. Candidates are expected to be physically fit, reliable and punctual, as the work may involve lifting, standing and repetitive tasks. Good attention to detail is important when handling shipments and following procedures. Previous warehouse or parcel-handling experience may be helpful but is not always essential, as training is generally provided. Candidates should be comfortable working as part of a team, following health and safety rules, meeting operational deadlines and maintaining a professional attitude in a fast-paced environment.
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.
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About Federal Express Corporation EU
Federal Express Corporation, commonly known as FedEx, is a major international transportation and logistics company providing express delivery, freight, supply-chain and e-commerce services. Its network connects customers across the United Kingdom and worldwide, moving documents, parcels and freight by road and air. FedEx operates sorting facilities, delivery stations, aircraft hubs and customer-service locations, supported by thousands of employees in operational, technical, commercial and corporate roles. The company places strong emphasis on safety, reliability, customer service and efficient package movement. In the UK, handlers and warehouse teams play an important role in receiving shipments, sorting them accurately and preparing them for onward transport. The organisation typically offers structured procedures, workplace training and opportunities to progress into specialist or supervisory logistics positions.