Fitter
Possible
Sponsorship likelihood
This job is eligible only on a shortage list
Not disclosed
Salary
Not disclosed by employer
£41,700
Going rate
Skilled Worker going rate
This role likely qualifies for a Skilled Worker visa
SOC 5223 (85% match) is an eligible occupation, with a going rate of £41,700, and Skanska is a licensed sponsor. That is our reading of the rules. Whether they issue a Certificate of Sponsorship is still their call.
This could also be SOC 5241 (Electricians and electrical fitters, Advert mentions electrical fault diagnosis and plant electrics). We read the code off the advert, so it is our best guess, not the employer's.
New graduate or PhD holder? Pick one of the lower rates.
What each route needs for this job
| Occupation code | New entrant 70% of going rate | STEM PhD 80% of going rate | Relevant PhD 90% of going rate | Standard rate 100% of going rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
5223 Metal working production and maintenance fitters Most likely code | £33,400 | £41,700 | £41,700 | £41,700 |
5241 Electricians and electrical fitters Also possible | £33,400 | £41,700 | £41,700 | £41,700 |
We use the lowest threshold across the plausible codes. Likelihood is Possible at most when the pay clears only a lower rate, or only under a less likely code. How the Home Office picks the code
About the role
You will be working in the Cementation OU. With more than 100 years of proud history, Cementation Skanska brings deep foundation expertise built on decades of experience across roads, rail, iconic skylines, arenas, energy projects and flood defences. Our in-house piling and foundations teams work alongside steel fabrication, geotechnical and infrastructure monitoring to deliver complete, integrated solutions. We also offer an extensive archive of geotechnical records to support early engagement with customers and stakeholders throughout appraisal and planning.
We are currently looking for a Fitter to join us in Doncaster to support the plant department workshop and field service supervisor by carrying out inspections, advanced fault diagnosis, service, rigging/de rigging and repairs in a timely manner both in our Plant department workshop and on our construction sites.
As The Fitter, You Will
- Ensure safe systems of work, permit adherence and compliance with PUWER, LOLER, COSHH and company procedures.
- Diagnose and repair mechanical, hydraulic, electrical and control system faults in the field.
- Install new components and retrofit existing systems to improve performance and reliability.
- Conduct inspections, testing and calibration of piling plant equipment to meet operational standards.
- Documentation: complete job cards, inspection records, time sheets and handover notes; etc.
- Work with supervisors, planners, site teams and suppliers to prioritise work and arrange parts or specialist services.
- Read and interpret technical manuals, schematics and engineering drawings for repairs and installations.
- Be available for out-of-hours call-outs or site attendance when required.
- City and Guilds/NVQ or equivalent plant/mechanical based qualification.
- CSCS Card.
- MEWP Licence.
- Lifting equipment inspection.
- Ability to read hydraulic schematics.
- Knowledge of plant electrics.
- Proficiency with hydraulic systems, diesel engines, winches, gearboxes and electrical controls.
- 24/7 digital GP service for you and your family
- Financial wellbeing and employee assistance
- Professional development
- Enhanced family benefits (including maternity, paternity, dependants and parental bereavement leave)
We thrive through embracing differences as we know that diversity opens a rich potential for new ways of thinking, helping us to build successful and high-performing teams. We call it The Skanska Way.
Flexible working
Where possible, we offer a range of flexible working options, and we would be happy to discuss this at the application stage if this is something you’d like to explore.
Reasonable adjustments
We want you to fee
This description is the source posting as it read when we added it. We are not affiliated with Skanska, so check their own site for the current details.
Where this offer sits in the market
Metal working production and maintenance fitters (SOC 5223) · UK · ONS ASHE 2025 · basic pay · ~228k in sample- Middle half £30,264–46,176
- Median £37,440
- Going rate £41,700
- Threshold £41,700
- New entrant £33,400–37,530
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Does this job guarantee visa sponsorship?
Not necessarily. Skanska holds a sponsor licence, but sponsorship for a specific hire is always the employer's decision. Be upfront in your application that you'll require it.
What salary is needed for this role to be eligible?
The offer must clear both the general threshold and the SOC 5223 going rate of £41,700. New-entrant and shortage discounts can lower it.