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Courier (C&E Licence)
Role summary
Written by MyIslandJob from the job title and employer. See the employer's page for the full description.
The Courier (C&E Licence) role involves safely operating heavy goods vehicles, collecting and delivering consignments, completing delivery documentation, securing freight, and providing professional customer service. Candidates should hold a valid UK Category C+E licence, Driver CPC, and an appropriate digital tachograph card, with a safe driving record and suitable commercial driving experience. Good geographical knowledge, communication skills, reliability, physical fitness, and the ability to work independently are expected. The role may involve early starts, varied shifts, loading and unloading packages, meeting delivery deadlines, and following FedEx safety, security, and regulatory procedures.
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 express delivery company headquartered in the United States. It provides parcel, freight, international shipping, customs support, and supply-chain services to businesses and consumers worldwide. FedEx operates an extensive air and ground network, connecting customers across the United Kingdom, Europe, and international markets. Its UK operations include courier collection and delivery, freight transportation, sorting facilities, customer service, and logistics coordination. The company places strong emphasis on safety, service reliability, operational efficiency, compliance, and teamwork. Employees may receive structured training, uniform and equipment support, pension benefits, employee discounts, and opportunities to progress into driving, operations, or management roles, depending on the position and local employment terms.