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Vehicle technicians, mechanics and electricians (SOC 5231)

This page shows whether this occupation is eligible for a Skilled Worker visa, what salary you usually need, and which licensed UK employers may hire people in similar roles.

Skilled Worker eligible: YesImmigration Salary List: No

What this job involves

Vehicle technicians, mechanics and electricians (SOC 5231) (Medium skilled occupations). Eligible for the Skilled Worker visa subject to meeting salary and other requirements.

Salary thresholds

  • Going rate (annual): £35,500
  • New entrant rate: £33,400
  • Going rate (hourly): £18.21
  • You must be paid the higher of the occupation going rate or the general threshold (£41,700 standard / £33,400 new entrant).

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Job examples

  • Auto electricians Car/light vehicle technicians Heavy and large vehicle technicians Motorcycle technicians Motorsport technicians MOT testers Roadside assistance technicians Vehicle technicians
  • mechanics and electricians not elsewhere classified.

Sponsors hiring under this code

Matched via Companies House industry codes (SIC). This shows employers in related sectors — verify the sponsor and role on the official register.

Anaphite

Bristol

75/100

apetito Ltd

TRowbridge, wiltshire

70/100

Apadmi Limited

Manchester, Greater Manchester

68/100

APERTA LTD

Cumbernauld

68/100

Arctoris LTD

Abingdon, Oxfordshire

68/100

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Frequently asked questions

Yes. SOC 5231 (Vehicle technicians, mechanics and electricians) appears on the Home Office list of eligible Skilled Worker occupations. You still need a licensed sponsor, a qualifying job offer, and to meet salary and English language requirements.