SOC 2020 · 8214
Delivery drivers and couriers
Immigration Rules Appendix Skilled Occupations from
Skilled Worker
Not eligible
No Skilled Worker route through this code.
Salary floor
£41,700
The higher of the going rate and the general threshold.
Shortage lists
Not listed
This code is on neither the Immigration Salary List nor the Temporary Shortage List.
What this occupation actually pays
ONS Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings, full-time gross annual pay.
- UK pay for this occupation
View these figures as a table
| Percentile | Pay |
|---|---|
| 10th | £21,289 |
| 25th | £24,583 |
| 50th | £27,854 |
| 75th | £33,472 |
| 90th | £39,586 |
| Region | 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UK 2025 | £21,289 | £24,583 | £27,854 | £33,472 | £39,586 |
| East 2025 | — | — | £28,615 | — | — |
| East Midlands 2025 | — | — | £27,663 | — | — |
| London 2025 | — | — | £30,574 | — | — |
| North East 2025 | — | — | £27,991 |
Job titles in this code
What the work involves
Delivery drivers and couriers collect, transport and deliver goods using a range of vehicles, including bicycles and motor vehicles up to 7.5 tonnes in weight.
Typical tasks
checks tyres, brakes, lights, oil, water and fuel levels and general condition of the vehicle
drives vehicle from depot to loading/unloading point
assists with loading/unloading and obtains receipts from customers for goods collected/delivered
drives vehicle to destination in accordance with schedule
maintains records of journey times, mileage and hours worked
undertakes minor repairs and notifies supervisor of any mechanical faults
Entry routes and qualifications
There are no formal academic entry requirements. Entrants must possess a clean car driving licence. In order to drive vehicles between 3.5 and 7.5 tonnes, entrants must pass an additional test for a category C1 licence. Minimum age restrictions apply according to the weight of vehicle and whether the driver holds a Driver CPC (Certificate of Professional Competence). NVQs/SVQs in relevant areas and at various levels are available.