Electrical and electronics technicians SOC 3112
Electrical and electronics technicians (SOC 3112) qualifies for UK Skilled Worker visa sponsorship. Your employer must pay at least the going rate of £39,300 per year. This role is on the Temporary Shortage Occupation List, so you may qualify with a lower salary and get extra points. Scroll down for salary benchmarks, the visa rules, and live jobs from licensed sponsors.
What does an electrical and electronics technician do?
Electrical and electronics technicians perform a variety of miscellaneous technical support functions to assist with the design, development, installation, operation and maintenance of electrical and electronic systems.
Typical tasks
- plans and prepares work and test schedules based on specifications and drawings
- sets up equipment, undertakes tests, takes readings, performs calculations and records and interprets data
- plans installation methods, checks completed installation for safety and controls or undertakes the initial running of the new electrical or electronic equipment or system
- diagnoses and detects faults and implements procedures to maintain efficient operation of systems and equipment
- visits and advises clients on the use and servicing of electrical and electronic systems and equipment
- interprets and reviews technical drawings
Typical entry routes and qualifications
Entrants usually possess GCSEs/S grades, a BTEC/ SQA award or a relevant certificate/diploma. Vocational qualifications in Electrical Installation, Electrical Engineering and other relevant fields at levels 2 to 4 and apprenticeships are available.
Visa sponsorship requirements
UK market salary · ASHE 2025
What electrical and electronics technicians earn in the UK
UK market basic pay at a glance
How visa salary requirements compare to what employers pay.
Most electrical and electronics technicians in the UK earn between £29,848 and £44,928 in basic pay. For Skilled Worker visa holders, the minimum salary (going rate) for this role is £39,300 (SOC 3112), sitting at the 60th percentile of what UK employers pay and £3,472 above the median. Since this falls below the general salary threshold, sponsors must pay at least £41,700.
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How to get sponsored as an electrical and electronics technician
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Find a licensed sponsor on Hunt UK Visa Sponsors
Browse our register of UK companies with an active sponsor licence. Filter by industry, size, sponsor rating, and whether they're currently hiring electrical and electronics technicians, so you only apply where a visa is actually on the table.
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Confirm the salary meets the £39,300 going rate
Your employer must pay whichever is higher: the going rate for SOC 3112 (£39,300) or the general Skilled Worker threshold of £41,700 per year.
New entrants and ISL roles may qualify for a lower rate. See the New entrant & discount rates section below.
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Receive a Certificate of Sponsorship
Your sponsor issues a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS), a reference number the Home Office uses to check the job offer, salary, and duties line up with an eligible SOC code.
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Apply for a Skilled Worker visa at gov.uk
Submit the Skilled Worker visa application online within 3 months of your CoS assignment date. You'll also book a biometric appointment and pay the immigration health surcharge.
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Move to the UK and start work
Travel to the UK before your CoS start date and begin working for the sponsor named on the certificate.
New entrant & discount rates
If you're under 26, switching from a Student visa, or a recent UK graduate, your employer can pay the new entrant rate of £30,800 (70% of the going rate) for up to four years.
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Frequently asked questions
Can electrical and electronics technicians get a UK Skilled Worker visa?
Yes. Electrical and electronics technicians roles fall under SOC 3112 (Medium Skilled), so they qualify for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship. Your employer will need a sponsor licence and must pay at least the going rate for this occupation. This role is also on the Temporary Shortage Occupation List, which can mean a lower salary bar.
What salary do electrical and electronics technicians need for visa sponsorship?
The going rate for Electrical and electronics technicians (SOC 3112) is £41,700 (£21.38 per hour). Standard minimum applies. Your employer must pay whichever is higher: this going rate or the general Skilled Worker threshold of £41,700 per year.
What job titles are covered by SOC 3112?
SOC 3112 covers a range of electrical and electronics technicians roles, including: Avionics technicians, Electrical and electronics technicians not elsewhere classified.. Keep in mind that the Home Office matches jobs by duties rather than title alone. Two roles with the same title can fall under different SOC codes depending on the actual work involved.
What does the Shortage Occupation List mean for electrical and electronics technicians?
Electrical and electronics technicians (SOC 3112) is on the Temporary Shortage Occupation List, which recognises a UK labour shortage in this field. In practice that means a lower salary threshold, plus extra "tradeable" points on your visa application. The Home Office lets shortage status stand in for a higher salary.
Is there a lower salary for new graduates entering electrical and electronics technicians roles?
Yes. If you're under 26, a recent graduate, or switching from a Student visa, you count as a "new entrant" and your employer only needs to pay 70% of the going rate (with an absolute floor of £33,400/year — the new-entrant minimum cannot go below that). For Electrical and electronics technicians, that works out to £30,800. The discount lasts up to four years.
Where can I find electrical and electronics technicians jobs with UK visa sponsorship?
We list Electrical and electronics technicians roles from companies with a Home Office sponsor licence. Scroll down to see what's currently open, or search our full jobs database for more visa-sponsored positions across the UK.
This information is provided as guidance only and should not be treated as legal advice. Eligibility criteria and salary thresholds are based on the latest published government data. Always verify with the official UK government guidance or seek professional immigration advice.