Senior Electrical Engineer
Likely
Sponsorship likelihood
This employer has issued visas recently
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Salary
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£58,700
Going rate
Skilled Worker going rate
This role likely qualifies for a Skilled Worker visa
SOC 2123 (80% match) is an eligible occupation, with a going rate of £58,700, and 7 Steel UK 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, Managing maintenance and repairs on plant could be electrician work) or SOC 2127 (Engineering project managers and project engineers, Planning and scheduling electrical activities resembles project engineering). 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
2123 Electrical engineers Most likely code | £41,100 | £47,000 | £52,900 | £58,700 |
5241 Electricians and electrical fitters Also possible | £33,400 | £41,700 | £41,700 | £41,700 |
2127 Engineering project managers and project engineers Also possible | £36,300 | £41,500 | £46,700 | £51,900 |
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
Senior Electrical Engineer
7 Steel UK – Cardiff
Competitive Salary
Joining our Rod and Bar Mill Team as a Senior Electrical Engineer, your days will be exciting and varied. Your time will be spent between the offices, and down on the plant, so no two days will look the same. Some of your key responsibilities will include:
- Planning, prioritising, scheduling, and managing electrical activities (e.g. planned maintenance programmes, shutdowns, and emergency repairs) to rectify breakdowns and minimise business disruption.
- Provide technical advice and support to other electrical and automation engineers in the department, including root cause analysis, fault finding, and implementation of corrective and preventative actions.
- Prioritising health and safety policies in all areas of your work, and leading by example
You will have extensive experience working in the Electrical or Automation Engineering fields, preferably in a hot rolling mill. Because of this, you will have the technical expertise to support the training and development of the engineering team, as well as contribute within the wider team to ensure the successful running of the mill. Most importantly, you will bring passion, purpose, and a continuous improvement mindset, as well as a strong focus health and safety.
To be considered for this opportunity, you will require a degree in Electrical Engineering, or a related field (BSc minimum).
Some of our benefits include:
·Healthcare cash plan: Claim back money towards the cost of your essential healthcare and receive access to valuable health and wellbeing services.
·Pension: We contribute 5% of your salary towards your pension.
·Life assurance: Group Life assurance to provide your family with financial and bereavement support.
·Rewards
·Gym Discounts: Get access to discounted gym memberships, online subscriptions, retail discounts, food & drink as well as health experiences.
·Holidays: You will receive 25 days paid annual leave plus bank holidays.
·Cycle to Work Scheme: Save money on bikes and biking accessories through the Cycle to Work Scheme.
·Electric Car Scheme: Save up to 40% on the cost of an electric car by paying for it through salary sacrifice.
·MyMindPal: Access to MyMindPal to support your individual mental health fitness.
·Free on-site parking: We have free parking across our sites.
You’ll be joining a recycling company – we recycle scrap metal into new steel products. We’re the largest producer of reinforcing steel in the UK and one of the largest metal recyclers, too. We’re passionate about the circular economy and working towards our decarbonisation pathway.
Sound interesting? Click the link below to apply.
We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace, where all employees are valued and respected. We encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply and join our team, as we believe that embracing different perspectives and experiences will strengthen our workforce and drive innovation in the steel industry. We are dedicated to providing a safe and secure environment for all employees, ensuring that safety standards are consistently upheld in every aspect of our operations.
Please let us know if you need any reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process. If you have any questions about the role or process, please get in touch with our Talent Team.
This description is the source posting as it read when we added it. We are not affiliated with 7 Steel UK, so check their own site for the current details.
Where this offer sits in the market
Electrical engineers (SOC 2123) · UK · ONS ASHE 2025 · basic pay · ~36k in sample- Middle half £41,392–68,380
- Median £55,432
- Going rate £58,700
- Threshold £41,700
- New entrant £41,100–52,900
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Does this job guarantee visa sponsorship?
Not necessarily. 7 Steel UK 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 2123 going rate of £58,700. New-entrant and shortage discounts can lower it.