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.
No fresh welding trades listings match right now. New listings arrive every day; browse all jobs at licensed sponsors or the licensed sponsors for this occupation in the meantime.
How many visa sponsorship jobs are there for welding trades in the UK?
As of 13 October 2026, SkilledJobs lists no current vacancies for welding trades (SOC 5213); new listings from employers holding a Skilled Worker sponsor licence on the Home Office register arrive daily. GOV.UK's going rate for SOC 5213 is £34,900 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
Welding trades and the Skilled Worker route
Welding trades (SOC 5213) 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 £34,900 a year or £17.9 an hour; the salary offered must also meet the general Skilled Worker threshold, whichever is higher. This occupation is currently on the shortage occupation list, which can lower the salary requirement for eligible applicants.
Use the salary calculator to check thresholds for your circumstances, or read the full welding trades occupation guide.