Merchandisers and the Skilled Worker route
Merchandisers (SOC 3553) 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 £33,400 a year or £17.13 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 merchandisers occupation guide.
7 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.
Merchandise Planner
Pets at Home Ltd · Wilmslow · From £44,159 · Posted 25 Aug 2026
Eligible occupation (SOC 3553)58/100Merchandise Planner
Pets at Home Ltd · Handforth · From £41,799 · Posted 25 Aug 2026
Eligible occupation (SOC 3553)58/100Merchandiser - New Milton
UK Greetings Ltd · New Milton · From £39,457 · Posted 23 Aug 2026
Eligible occupation (SOC 3553)58/100Asst Merchandiser Advanced Home
Marks and Spencer Group Plc · UK · From £38,415 · Posted 23 Aug 2026
Eligible occupation (SOC 3553)Merchandiser - Derry
UK Greetings Ltd · Derry · From £31,248 · Posted 23 Aug 2026
Eligible occupation (SOC 3553)58/100Merchandiser - Paperchase - St Helens
UK Greetings Ltd · St. Helens · From £35,186 · Posted 22 Aug 2026
Eligible occupation (SOC 3553)58/100Merchandiser (Temporary Cover) - Poole
UK Greetings Ltd · Poole · From £34,397 · Posted 22 Aug 2026
Eligible occupation (SOC 3553)58/100