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Driver-above 20 Tonne
Role summary
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The Driver-above 20 Tonne role involves safely operating heavy goods vehicles over 20 tonnes, completing scheduled collections and deliveries, handling freight, carrying out vehicle checks, and maintaining accurate delivery records. Candidates are expected to hold the appropriate UK heavy goods vehicle licence, Driver Certificate of Professional Competence (CPC), and a valid digital tachograph card. Previous HGV driving experience is normally preferred. The successful candidate should have a strong safety focus, good knowledge of transport regulations, reliable timekeeping, physical fitness, and the ability to work independently while providing professional customer service. Flexibility for shifts, weekends, and changing delivery schedules may be required.
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, logistics, and delivery company operating an extensive air, road, and ground network. Its services include express parcel delivery, freight transportation, supply-chain solutions, customs support, and e-commerce logistics. FedEx serves businesses and consumers across the United Kingdom and international markets, connecting customers to destinations worldwide. The company places strong emphasis on safety, service reliability, operational efficiency, and responsible business practices. In the UK, drivers and transport teams play an important role in collecting, moving, and delivering parcels and freight between customers, stations, hubs, and distribution facilities. Employment may offer structured training, employee benefits, career development opportunities, and access to a large, established logistics network.