Assemblers and routine operatives n.e.c.
SOC 8149 · Process, Plant and Machine Operatives
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Salary vs Visa Threshold
10th Percentile
£18,229.00
25th Percentile
£23,828.00
Median Salary
£26,975.00
75th Percentile
£32,786.00
Skilled Worker Sponsors
118,283 active employers are licensed to sponsor Skilled Worker visas.
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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
How many UK employers sponsor Assemblers and routine operatives n.e.c. 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).
Also see: Assemblers and routine operatives n.e.c. salary details