5 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.
Production Technician
Posted 23hUniversity College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Somers Town
Temporary Shortage List, certificates issued before 31 December 2026
Licensed sponsor, A-rated
£34,186–£37,389
Above the new entrant rate only
Production Controller
Posted 23hSulzer Pumps (UK) Ltd, Leeds
Temporary Shortage List, certificates issued before 31 December 2026
Licensed sponsor, A-rated
From £41,824
Pay meets the salary threshold
Curaleaf International Limited, Sunderland
Temporary Shortage List, certificates issued before 31 December 2026
Licensed sponsor, A-rated
From £33,858
Above the new entrant rate only
(**) Aseptic Production Technician
Posted 8dMid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust, Chelmsford
Temporary Shortage List, certificates issued before 31 December 2026
Licensed sponsor, A-ratedNHS Band 4Permanent
From £28,392
NHS pay scale, Band 4
Closes today
Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Liverpool
Temporary Shortage List, certificates issued before 31 December 2026
Licensed sponsor, A-ratedNHS Band 5Permanent
£32,073–£39,043
NHS pay scale, Band 5
Closes in 3 days
How many visa sponsorship jobs are there for planning, process and production technicians in the UK?
As of 25 October 2026, SkilledJobs lists 5 current vacancies for planning, process and production technicians (SOC 3116) at 5 employers holding a Skilled Worker sponsor licence on the Home Office register. GOV.UK's going rate for SOC 3116 is £34,800 a year; the general threshold is £41,700, and the higher figure generally applies.
Figures as of Register checked
Sources: GOV.UK Skilled Worker going ratesGOV.UK Skilled Worker salary threshold
Planning, process and production technicians and the Skilled Worker route
Planning, process and production technicians (SOC 3116) 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 £34,800 a year or £17.85 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 planning, process and production technicians occupation guide.