9 recent job listings
These roles are advertised by employers that hold a Skilled Worker sponsor licence. A licence means the employer can sponsor workers — it does not mean this particular vacancy is open to sponsorship. Always confirm with the employer before applying.
From £56,069
Pay meets the salary threshold
Stantec UK Ltd, Warrington
Licensed sponsor, A-rated
From £45,892
Above the new entrant rate only
From £49,069
Pay meets the salary threshold
From £51,082
Pay meets the salary threshold
Stantec UK Ltd, Leeds
Licensed sponsor, A-rated
From £42,445
Above the new entrant rate only
Up to £50,000
Pay meets the salary threshold
From £40,000
Above the new entrant rate only
From £52,116
Pay meets the salary threshold
From £56,599
Pay meets the salary threshold
How many visa sponsorship jobs are there for mechanical engineers in the UK?
As of 9 October 2026, SkilledJobs lists 9 current vacancies for mechanical engineers (SOC 2122) at 5 employers holding a Skilled Worker sponsor licence on the Home Office register. GOV.UK's going rate for SOC 2122 is £46,800 a year; the general threshold is £41,700, and the higher figure generally applies. The licence is the employer's, not the vacancy's.
Figures as of Register checked
Sources: GOV.UK Skilled Worker going ratesGOV.UK Skilled Worker salary threshold
Mechanical engineers and the Skilled Worker route
Mechanical engineers (SOC 2122) is an occupation on the UK's Skilled Worker eligible list, which means employers with a sponsor licence can sponsor workers in this role when the job meets the salary and skill requirements for the route. The published going rate for this occupation is £46,800 a year or £24 an hour; the salary offered must also meet the general Skilled Worker threshold, whichever is higher.
Use the salary calculator to check thresholds for your circumstances, or read the full mechanical engineers occupation guide.