Telecoms and related network installers and repairers SOC 5242
Telecoms and related network installers and repairers (SOC 5242) qualifies for UK Skilled Worker visa sponsorship. Your employer must pay at least the going rate of £36,700 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 a telecoms and related network installers and repairer do?
Telecoms and related network installers and repairers install, maintain and repair public and private telephone systems and maintain, test and repair telecoms cables.
Typical tasks
- installs internal cabling and wiring for telephone systems and networks and fits and wires junction and distribution boxes
- fixes connecting wires from underground and aerial lines to premises and connects cable terminals to inside wiring
- installs telephones, switchboards and coin operated phone boxes
- uses testing equipment to locate defective components of circuitry and makes any necessary repairs
- tests installation and makes any further necessary adjustments
- assists with the erection of wooden poles or steel towers to carry overhead lines
- connects cables and tests for any defects
- locates and repairs faults to lines and ancillary equipment
- erects and maintains mobile telecoms infrastructure
Typical entry routes and qualifications
There are no formal academic requirements, although entrants typically possess GCSEs/S grades or an equivalent qualification. Apprenticeships and traineeships combining work experience and practical training are available at NVQ/SVQ levels 2 and 3.
Visa sponsorship requirements
UK market salary · ASHE 2025
What telecoms and related network installers and repairers earn in the UK
Plus ~£3,058 in bonus & commission
UK market basic pay at a glance
How visa salary requirements compare to what employers pay.
Most telecoms and related network installers and repairers in the UK earn between £32,552 and £41,912 in basic pay. For Skilled Worker visa holders, the minimum salary (going rate) for this role is £36,700 (SOC 5242), sitting at the 53rd percentile of what UK employers pay and £716 above the median. Since this falls below the general salary threshold, sponsors must pay at least £41,700.
All figures are before tax. Calculate your take-home pay.
How to get sponsored as a telecoms and related network installers and repairer
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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 telecoms and related network installers and repairers, so you only apply where a visa is actually on the table.
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Confirm the salary meets the £36,700 going rate
Your employer must pay whichever is higher: the going rate for SOC 5242 (£36,700) 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.
Apply on gov.uk - 5
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 £31,700 (70% of the going rate) for up to four years.
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Frequently asked questions
Can telecoms and related network installers and repairers get a UK Skilled Worker visa?
Yes. Telecoms and related network installers and repairers roles fall under SOC 5242 (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 telecoms and related network installers and repairers need for visa sponsorship?
The going rate for Telecoms and related network installers and repairers (SOC 5242) 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 5242?
SOC 5242 covers a range of telecoms and related network installers and repairers roles, including: Telecoms and related network installers and repairers. 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 telecoms and related network installers and repairers?
Telecoms and related network installers and repairers (SOC 5242) 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 telecoms and related network installers and repairers 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 Telecoms and related network installers and repairers, that works out to £31,700. The discount lasts up to four years.
Where can I find telecoms and related network installers and repairers jobs with UK visa sponsorship?
We list Telecoms and related network installers and repairers 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.