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Courier (C1 Licence)
Role summary
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The Courier (C1 Licence) is responsible for collecting and delivering parcels safely and on time across assigned routes in the United Kingdom. Requirements typically include a valid UK C1 driving licence, a good driving record, physical ability to handle packages, and the right to work in the UK. Candidates should provide reliable customer service, complete delivery paperwork accurately, follow road safety and company procedures, and use handheld technology for scanning and tracking shipments. The role requires punctuality, route-planning ability, flexibility, professional communication, and a willingness to work independently in changing weather and traffic conditions. Previous delivery, logistics, or commercial driving experience is advantageous.
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 time-definite delivery of parcels, freight, and international shipments through an extensive air and ground network. FedEx serves businesses and individuals across the United Kingdom and worldwide, supporting e-commerce, international trade, and supply-chain operations. Its UK employees work in areas including courier services, transport, aviation, warehouses, customer support, technology, and corporate functions. The company places strong emphasis on safety, dependable service, operational efficiency, and customer experience. Courier roles are central to its last-mile and pickup operations, requiring employees to represent the brand professionally while handling shipments accurately and meeting delivery commitments.