Metal plate workers, smiths, moulders and related occupations
SOC 5212 · Skilled Trades Occupations
Skilled Worker Eligible —
Minimum salary: £36,700.00/yr
(£18.82/hr)
Salary vs Visa Threshold
Market median meets the going rate.
Most job offers in this occupation should qualify.
Median Salary
£37,035.00
Going Rate (standard)
£36,700.00
Market Median
£37,035.00
Skilled Worker Sponsors
118,283 active employers are licensed to sponsor Skilled Worker visas.
003 Ltd
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007 Taxi Limited
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0086 Ltd
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00Nation Limited
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012 Global Ltd
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01 ACCOUNTING SERVICES LTD
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023 LTD
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09 Care Limited
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0xA Technologies Ltd
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1000heads Ltd
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1000 Trades Limited
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100% HALAL MEAT STORES LTD
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100 Percent Cornwall Ltd
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100Starlings Ltd
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10:10 Games Limited
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10/10 MEDICAL LIMITED
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1010 Restaurant @ The Blacksmiths arms
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101 A+D Ltd.
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101 Byres Road Limited
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101 Harley Street LTD
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Top Cities for Sponsorship
Cities with the most Skilled Worker sponsors.
1
London
Sponsors
33,777
2
Birmingham
Sponsors
2,877
3
Manchester
Sponsors
2,705
4
Leicester
Sponsors
1,334
5
Glasgow
Sponsors
1,229
6
Bristol
Sponsors
1,187
7
Edinburgh
Sponsors
1,060
8
Leeds
Sponsors
1,013
9
Nottingham
Sponsors
982
10
Ilford
Sponsors
911
Skilled Worker Visa Trend
Latest data: 2025 Q4
Visas Granted
13,795
Refused
1,718
Approval Rate
84.34%
YoY Change
-25.3%
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the minimum salary for Metal plate workers, smiths, moulders and related occupations on a Skilled Worker visa?
The going rate for Metal plate workers, smiths, moulders and related occupations (SOC 5212) is £36,700.00 per year.
The actual minimum you need is the higher of the going rate and the general salary threshold (£38,700 for most applicants).
How many UK employers sponsor Metal plate workers, smiths, moulders and related occupations roles?
There are currently 118,283 active UK employers licensed to sponsor Skilled Worker visas.
Note: not all sponsors actively recruit for every SOC code — the count reflects total Skilled Worker licence holders.
Which UK cities have the most sponsorship opportunities?
The top cities by number of Skilled Worker sponsors are:
London (33,777), Birmingham (2,877), Manchester (2,705), Leicester (1,334), Glasgow (1,229).
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