IOT Technician
Ineligible
Sponsorship likelihood
The pay is below every rate
£28,625 – £33,063 / year
Salary
Below P25 for SOC 3113
£42,500
Going rate
Offer is 0.7× the going rate
This role may not meet Skilled Worker requirements
SOC 3113 is an eligible occupation, and MidKent College is a licensed sponsor, but this role does not currently meet Skilled Worker sponsorship requirements.
Salary caveat: the advertised pay is under £33,400, the lowest a sponsor must pay for SOC 3113 under the new entrant rate. At the salary advertised, this role could not be sponsored.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
3113 Engineering technicians Most likely code | £33,400 Misses | £34,000 Misses | £38,300 Misses | £42,500 Misses |
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. A mark is for the top of the advertised pay. How the Home Office picks the code
About the role
Technology (IoT) and Construction Skills Factory facilities. The postholder will prepare, maintain
and support the safe use of specialist equipment, tools, materials and learning environments,
ensuring facilities are fit for purpose and practical sessions run effectively.
The postholder will support lecturers and students during practical activities, provide guidance
on the safe and effective use of equipment, assist with student projects and practical
assessments, and maintain high standards of health and safety, organisation and equipment
care. The role will contribute to an effective, industry-relevant learning environment that supports
the development of students’ technical skills and knowledge.
This description is the source posting as it read when we added it. We are not affiliated with MidKent College, so check their own site for the current details.
Where this offer sits in the market
Engineering technicians (SOC 3113) · UK · ONS ASHE 2025 · basic pay · ~91k in sample- Offer £28,625–33,063
- Middle half £33,540–50,648
- Median £42,172
- Going rate £42,500
- Threshold £41,700
- New entrant £33,400–38,300
The range stops at £33,063, below the market's 25th percentile. That is the bottom quarter of UK pay for this occupation.
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Does this job guarantee visa sponsorship?
Not necessarily. MidKent College 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 3113 going rate of £42,500. New-entrant and shortage discounts can lower it.