Engineering technicians and the Skilled Worker route
Engineering technicians (SOC 3113) 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 £42,500 a year or £21.79 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 engineering technicians occupation guide.
6 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.
Manufacturing Engineer
HACKAJOB LTD · Glenrothes · From £50,000 · Posted 24 Aug 2026
Eligible occupation (SOC 3113)33/100Manufacturing Engineer
Cosworth Limited · Far Cotton · From £37,175 · Posted 23 Aug 2026
Eligible occupation (SOC 3113)65/100Manufacturing Engineer - ESC
Rolls-Royce plc · UK · From £60,947 · Posted 22 Aug 2026
Eligible occupation (SOC 3113)65/100Engineering Technician - Electrical
Diageo plc · Belfast · From £47,435 · Posted 22 Aug 2026
Eligible occupation (SOC 3113)51/100Test Facility Engineer
Rolls-Royce plc · Filton · From £52,754 · Posted 22 Aug 2026
Eligible occupation (SOC 3113)65/100Manufacturing Engineer - External Supply Chain
Rolls-Royce plc · UK · From £63,358 · Posted 22 Aug 2026
Eligible occupation (SOC 3113)65/100