Fitter Jobs in United Kingdom
All jobs below are from employers who hold a valid UK sponsor licence and can issue a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS).
Fitter roles are classified under Metal working production and maintenance fitters (SOC 5223) and qualify for UK Skilled Worker visa sponsorship. Employers with a valid sponsor licence can hire internationally for this role. View our occupation codes & salary thresholds to understand how the required salary is calculated. As a shortage occupation, a lower salary bar and extra immigration points may apply.
UK market salary · ASHE 2025
What metal working production and maintenance fitters earn in the UK
Plus £502 – £2,587 in bonus & commission
UK market basic pay at a glance
How visa salary requirements compare to what employers pay.
Most metal working production and maintenance fitters in the UK earn between £30,264 and £46,176 in basic pay, with experienced professionals in the top 10% earning above £56,784. For Skilled Worker visa holders, the minimum salary (going rate) for this role is £39,300 (SOC 5223), sitting at the 55th percentile of what UK employers pay and £1,860 above the median. Since this falls below the general salary threshold, sponsors must pay at least £41,700.
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Job Title: Mechanical Fitter Location: Immingham Hours: 40 hours per week Looking for a hands‑on engineering role where your skills make a real impact? Join SGS Valve Services as a Mechanical Fitter and play a key role in delivering high‑quality valve maintenance, repair, overhaul and certification services for our customers. This role offers a great mix of workshop and site‑based activities, giving you variety, responsibility, and the opportunity to work as part of an experienced technical t
Still love engineering, but ready for a change? If you’re a skilled fitter/turner or workshop engineer who enjoys the practical side of engineering but wants something more stable, rewarding, and with genuine work-life balance — this could be your next move. You don’t need any teaching experience. If you’ve got the hands-on skills, we’ll give you the rest — including full training and a recognised teaching qualification. This is your opportunity to pass on your knowledge, shape the next generati
Navantia UK is a new force in British industry, supporting the UK’s defence, energy and maritime ambitions. We’re doing this by creating state-of-the-art sovereign defence capabilities, investing in the UK to modernise industrial facilities, and bolstering the nation's energy security. Established in 2022, Navantia UK is a subsidiary of Navantia SA, a Spanish state-owned company with over 300 years of naval shipbuilding history. In January 2025, Navantia UK completed the acquisition of Harland &
Navantia UK is a new force in British industry, supporting the UK’s defence, energy and maritime ambitions. We’re doing this by creating state-of-the-art sovereign defence capabilities, investing in the UK to modernise industrial facilities, and bolstering the nation's energy security. Established in 2022, Navantia UK is a subsidiary of Navantia SA, a Spanish state-owned company with over 300 years of naval shipbuilding history. In January 2025, Navantia UK completed the acquisition of Harland &
Fitter Gloucester £39,456 + excellent benefits Days based + overtime available Safran Landing Systems are the global leader in aircraft landing and braking systems, from commercial and business travel to military and defence fleets. Our expertise cover the entire life cycle of our products from end-to-end; OEM Design, Engineering & Manufacturing, through to Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO). Looking after the people who make Safran great is our priority. We offer a range of flexible be
Job Description Are you the right applicant for this opportunity Find out by reading through the role overview below. Role – Heavy Plant Fitter, HGV Fitter Salary – £40405 p.a. plus 30% shift allowance Location - Scunthorpe, North Lincolnshire, DN16 1XA What You Need To Know About The Role We’re looking for experienced, reliable, practical and safety-minded heavy plant fitter and also a HGV fitter to carry out maintenance, inspection, diagnosis, and repair of heavy mobile plant, associated equip
Job Introduction Are you an experienced Maintenance Fitter looking for your next permanent role? Then please read on as we may just have the role for you. We are currently looking for a Maintenance Fitter to join our friendly team based from our Great Worth plant, this role will be to work on the plants supporting a large infrastructure project and will cover 7 production sites across the Midlands and North Oxfordshire. The base site is easily accessible via most major road networks, based in th
We’re on the lookout for a Trailer Fitter/Mechanic to join Buckhurst Plant Hire’s Rossendale depot, based in Lancashire. About Buckhurst Plant Hire Buckhurst Plant Hire was established in 1993 by the Walsh family. From our humble beginnings in a small yard with only a handful of machines as our offering, the company has grown phenomenally in size since then. Buckhurst, with an annual turnover of £15milion, is now operating from several depots across the UK and Scotland with over 2000 pieces of m
About This Role Are you a Mobile Cold Store Fitter, Installation Technician, Field Installation Technician, Site Installer, or Construction Operative looking for a fresh challenge? This Mobile Cold Store Fitter / Installation Technician role offers hands on work, variety, and the opportunity to see projects through from delivery to completion at customer sites across the UK. Install modular cold stores, insulated panels, doors, roof cladding, guttering, and associated equipment. Measure, cut, fi
Heidelberg Materials UK (formerly Hanson UK) is one of the UK’s largest suppliers of construction materials, employing over 4,000 people and operating around 300 manufacturing sites in the UK. We are committed to building a more sustainable future and recognise that a diverse workforce is vital to our growth and advancement. We aim to promote a culture that values openness, transparency and individual achievement. At the centre of our actions lies the responsibility for the environment. As the f
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. Fitter roles fall under SOC 5223 (Metal working production and maintenance fitters), which is eligible for UK Skilled Worker visa sponsorship. Employers with a valid sponsor licence can sponsor Fitter positions.