Mill Maintenance fitter
Possible
Sponsorship likelihood
This job is eligible only on a shortage list
£40,000 – £50,000 / year
Salary
Within the market range
£41,700
Going rate
Offer is 1.0× the going rate
This role likely qualifies for a Skilled Worker visa
SOC 5223 (95% match) is an eligible occupation, with a going rate of £41,700, and NOBLE FOODS LIMITED is a licensed sponsor. That is our reading of the rules. Whether they issue a Certificate of Sponsorship is still their call.
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 Clears | £41,700 Clears | £41,700 Clears | £41,700 Clears |
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
Who we are
Noble Foods is a family-owned company which began in 1920 and includes successful milling, poultry, agriculture, and consumer foods businesses. Within this, Noble Foods owns several successful brands, including the UK’s biggest free-range egg brand the happy egg co., Big & Fresh and Purely Organic.
Our Milling Business Unit is one of the largest animal feed compounders in the UK.
What are we looking for?
We are looking to recruit an Engineer to support our established, friendly team at our Finmere Mill in Buckingham. Our fantastic team are ensuring that animal feed is manufactured and delivered across the country.
In this role you will undertake preventative maintenance to ensure the smooth running of the Mill as well as respond to breakdowns.
The team work on a 4 on 4 off pattern rotating days and nights.
What can we offer you?
Salary £40,000 - £50,000 depending on experience
Location Allowance 10% of basic (£4,000 - £5,000)
Unsociable hours premium of £1 per hour for all hours completed between 8pm - 6am
Overtime undertaken on additional days is payable at 1.5 of basic rate
Enhanced pay for Christmas Day and New Year's Day
Additional Celebration Day after 1 years' service to use for your birthday
People Partnership Bonus - the more we make the more we share with our colleagues
Life insurance
Enhanced Sick Scheme
Free eye test every 2 years
Access to Private GP's via Doctor at Hand
Annual health check with Aviva Digicare+
Pension Scheme
Recommend a Friend Programme - Earn £250 by introducing a friend
Hundreds of Retail and Leisure Discounts via Perkbox
Discounted Mobile Phone Contracts with Vodafone
Staff discounts
Enhanced Paternity Scheme
Enhanced Maternity / Adoption Scheme
Milestone Service Awards
Additional Allowances for First Aiders and Mental Health First Aiders
Wellness programme
Employee Charity Matching Scheme
Voucher for Christmas
Access to car salary sacrifice scheme for electric cars after a years service!
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Where this offer sits in the market
Metal working production and maintenance fitters (SOC 5223) · UK · ONS ASHE 2025 · basic pay · ~228k in sample- Offer £40,000–50,000
- Middle half £30,264–46,176
- Median £37,440
- Going rate £41,700
- Threshold £41,700
- New entrant £33,400–37,530
The range sits inside the market's middle half (£30,264–46,176), so this is typical pay for the occupation.
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Does this job guarantee visa sponsorship?
Not necessarily. NOBLE FOODS LIMITED 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.