Courier

FedEx Group; Abingdon; On-site; GBP 40,000 - GBP 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading express transportation company in Abingdon is hiring Couriers to pick up and deliver packages efficiently while maintaining safety and customer service standards. Successful candidates should be reliable, customer-focused, and hold a valid driving license. The role offers competitive hourly pay with additional premia for night shifts, training, and growth opportunities within the company.

Benefits

Attractive compensation package

Training and learning opportunities

Tuition Assistance Program

Employee Assistance Program

Reduced-rate shipping

Career opportunities

Qualifications

• Hold a valid driving license for at least 2 years.
• Commercial driving experience is a plus.
• Basic geographical knowledge is required.

Responsibilities

• Pick up and deliver packages courteously to customers.
• Drive FedEx vehicles on defined routes.
• Ensure safe and legal vehicle operation.
• Follow FedEx Health and Safety procedures.

Skills

Reliable team player

Energetic and enthusiastic

Strong customer focus

Good communication skills

Attention to detail

Adaptability to driving conditions

Job description

We have an exciting opportunity for you to join our team of Couriers.

FedEx is the largest express transportation company in the world, connecting more than 220 countries and territories. We work every moment to deliver the most important package of someone’s day. Our team of passionate people know their day-to-day work is invaluable in delivering an outstanding experience to our customers. With 530,000 team members, we are as diverse as the world we serve. We love what we do, and we do it well. Our reach is big, and so are our dreams. Join us and let’s write our next chapter together.

Working hours: 45 per week

Shift Schedule: Monday - Friday. 0630-1630 (60 min unpaid break)

Salary: £14.70 per hour. Premia paid for hours worked between 7pm - 10pm, and 10pm - 6am.

What you will be doing:

• Representing FedEx in front of our customers, courteously picking up and delivering their packages
• Driving vehicles in FedEx fleet on defined routes in various postcodes, making sure customers’ packages get to the right place, on time
• Making sure vehicles are always operated safely and legally
• Following all FedEx Health and Safety and other company policies and procedures

What do you bring with you:

• Be a reliable team player
• Be energetic and enthusiastic
• Have a strong customer focus
• Have good communication skills
• Have an eye for detail to make sure paperwork is correct
• Hold a valid driving license for the type of vehicle assigned – essential and held for 2+ years would be an advantage
• Adaptability to external driving conditions and circumstances is required
• Commercial driving experience would be an advantage
• Basic geographical knowledge

What do we offer:

• Attractive compensation package
• Training to get you started and on‑the‑job learning opportunities
• Extensive learning resources to further develop your skills and knowledge
• Tuition Assistance Program (applicable for FedEx positions with a permanent contract)
• Employee Assistance Program for you and your family in difficult life situations
• Employee reduced‑rate shipping
• Great career opportunities
• FedEx is one of the world’s most admired and trusted brands year after year

Diversity & Inclusion is more than the workplace. It’s the cultures we celebrate, the dreams we inspire, and creating a global community where everyone is accepted. At FedEx, diversity and inclusion happen because we do it together.

FedEx was built on a philosophy that puts people first, one we take seriously. We are an equal opportunity employer and we are committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce in which we provide growth opportunities for all.

FedEx in the UK is Disability Confident ‘Committed’.