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Linehaul Driver (Cat C + E licence)
Role summary
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The role involves driving FedEx linehaul vehicles between depots, hubs and customer locations, transporting freight safely and on schedule across the UK. Applicants typically need a valid Category C+E licence, Driver Certificate of Professional Competence (CPC), a digital tachograph card and relevant HGV driving experience. Candidates must meet legal and company safety standards, complete vehicle checks, follow route and delivery procedures, and maintain accurate records. The role requires reliability, good time management, safe and fuel-efficient driving, professional customer service and flexibility for nights, weekends or changing schedules. Physical fitness, attention to detail and the ability to work independently are also important.
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 major global express transportation and logistics company headquartered in the United States. Through its international network, FedEx provides parcel delivery, freight transportation, customs support, supply-chain services and time-critical shipping solutions to businesses and consumers. Its UK operations connect customers with domestic and international markets using road, air and distribution networks. The company employs drivers, warehouse teams, operations specialists, engineers, customer-service staff and corporate professionals. Safety, service reliability, operational efficiency and compliance are central to its work. A Linehaul Driver supports this network by moving freight between facilities, helping shipments progress smoothly through the wider FedEx system. Pay, shift patterns and benefits can vary according to depot location, experience, contract terms and working hours.