Maintenance Manager roles from employers holding a sponsor licence — eligible under SOC 1121 for the Skilled Worker visa.
UK market salary · ASHE 2025
Plus £1,691 – £14,583 in bonus & commission
How visa salary requirements compare to what employers pay.
Most production managers and directors in manufacturing in the UK earn between £41,236 and £82,680 in basic pay, with experienced professionals in the top 10% earning above £117,624. For Skilled Worker visa holders, the minimum salary (going rate) for this role is £55,000 (SOC 1121), sitting at the 47th percentile of what UK employers pay and £1,940 below the median.
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Yes. Maintenance Manager roles fall under SOC 1121 (Production managers and directors in manufacturing), which is eligible for UK Skilled Worker visa sponsorship. Employers with a valid sponsor licence can sponsor Maintenance Manager positions.
The going rate for SOC 1121 is £55,000 per year. New entrants (under 26, switching from a Student or Graduate visa, or recent graduates) may qualify for a reduced minimum of £38,500 per year. You must be paid at least the higher of the going rate or the general salary threshold (£41,700), unless an exemption applies.
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