Consumer habits are changing – from instant delivery to the dominance of online shopping, it’s clear logistics roles are not only growing but becoming far more accessible and stable opportunities for job seekers, indicated by an increase in job positing from 137,542 in Q1 (January-March) to 150,578 in Q2 (April-June) 2025.
The largest growth was seen in roles offering salaries between £20,000 and £40,000 – up 20% quarter-on-quarter in 2025. The increase could be a result of a rise to minimum wage, helping to shift perceptions of the sector being previously low-paid, to a more stable career path for many.
Amazon’s £40 billion UK investment in new fulfilment centres and delivery stations is a clear example of how the sector is expanding to meet growing demand, offering job seekers long-term employment and stability.
The top 10 most in demand logistics' roles nationwide
Position |
Job Title |
Average Salary |
% change in number of vacancies (Q1 to Q2 2025) |
|
1 |
Class 1 Driver |
£39,786 |
+54% |
|
2 |
HGV Class 1 Driver |
£41,028 |
+51% |
|
3 |
Class 2 Driver |
£30,152 |
+40% |
|
4 |
HGV Driver |
£39,656 |
+27% |
|
5 |
HGV Class 2 Driver |
£35,413 |
+25% |
|
6 |
Forklift Driver |
£28,497 |
+21% |
|
7 |
Delivery Driver |
£39,923 |
+16% |
|
8 |
HGV Technician |
£46,914 |
+15% |
|
9 |
7.5 Tonne Driver |
£32,142 |
+7% |
|
10 |
Home Delivery Driver |
£39,923 |
+6% |
*Unavailable data for Home Delivery Driver, so data replicated from Delivery Driver.
Roles requiring drivers account for 90% of the top 10 vacancies, fuelled by rapid market expansion, e-commerce growth and evolving consumer expectations.
Class 1 Driver and HGV Class 1 Driver roles saw the largest rise, up more than 50% from Q1 to Q2 2025.
Warehouse Operative roles remain some of the sector’s most advertised with the largest number of vacancies across Q1 and Q2, 7,142 and 7,512, respectively.
Overall, there was an average vacancy growth rate of 12% from Q1 to Q2 2025 across the top 20, signalling a sector boom.
Lee Biggins, CEO of CV-Library comments on the impact of the logistics and warehousing sector boom and what it will mean for employment nationwide:
“The UK labour market continues its downward trajectory, with the 35th consecutive quarterly fall in vacancies in the three months to May. While the overall picture is bleak, logistics and warehousing are bucking the trend – showing significant growth in a challenging economy.
As consumer expectations shift toward instant delivery and digital convenience, the demand for drivers and warehouse workers is rising sharply. What we’re experiencing is a transformation of the modern workforce, shaped by technology and infrastructure, in a bid to keep up with supply chains.
For job seekers struggling to find employment, the logistics sector is a rare positive story.”
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