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Food, drink and tobacco process operatives (SOC 8111)

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: NoImmigration Salary List: No

What this job involves

Food, drink and tobacco process operatives (SOC 8111). This occupation is not eligible for the Skilled Worker, Global Business Mobility or Scale-up routes. It may not meet the required skill level, require sponsorship under a different route, or be restricted for those subject to immigration control.

Salary thresholds

No occupation-specific going rate is published for SOC 8111. The general salary threshold applies: £41,700 (standard) or £33,400 (new entrant).

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Job examples

  • Brewery and distillery workers Dairy workers Food process bakery workers Tobacco workers Food
  • drink and tobacco process operatives 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.

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Frequently asked questions

No. SOC 8111 (Food, drink and tobacco process operatives) is not listed as eligible for the Skilled Worker route in our current GOV.UK appendix data. Check the official skilled occupations list for the latest rules.