2 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.
£35,000–£39,000
Above the new entrant rate only
Building & Carpentry Tradesperson
Posted 2wJames Paget University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Gorleston
Licensed sponsor, A-ratedNHS Band 4Permanent
£28,392–£31,157
NHS pay scale, Band 4
Closes today
How many visa sponsorship jobs are there for carpenters and joiners in the UK?
As of 5 October 2026, SkilledJobs lists 2 current vacancies for carpenters and joiners (SOC 5316) at 2 employers holding a Skilled Worker sponsor licence on the Home Office register. GOV.UK's going rate for SOC 5316 is £33,400 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
Carpenters and joiners and the Skilled Worker route
Carpenters and joiners (SOC 5316) 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. 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 carpenters and joiners occupation guide.