Skilled metal, electrical and electronic trades supervisors (SOC 5250, also written as job code 5250) does not currently qualify for UK Skilled Worker visa sponsorship. It is classified as medium skilled and would need to be added to the Immigration Salary List or Temporary Shortage Occupation List before employers could sponsor for it. There are closely related roles that do qualify, listed further down.
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The answer above is the general rule. Your case can be different if you already hold a visa and are extending or switching, if you were sponsored before a rule change, or depending on your salary. Our AI assistant can explain the full rules from gov.uk guidance.
Ask AI about SOC 5250Skilled metal, electrical and electronic trades supervisors oversee operations and directly supervise and coordinate the activities of workers in skilled metal, electrical and electronic trades.
Academic qualifications may not be required, though some GCSEs/S grades or an equivalent qualification may be an advantage. NVQs/SVQs are available at levels 1, 2 and 3. Apprenticeships combining practical work experience and technical training would be required together with significant, relevant work experience.
UK market salary · ASHE 2025
How visa salary requirements compare to what employers pay.
Most skilled metal, electrical and electronic trades supervisors in the UK earn between £35,932 and £48,776 in basic pay, with experienced professionals in the top 10% earning above £58,136. For Skilled Worker visa holders, the minimum salary (going rate) for this role is £42,400 (SOC 5250), sitting at the 54th percentile of what UK employers pay and £1,164 above the median.
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SOC 5250 is classified as medium skilled but does not currently appear on the Immigration Salary List or Temporary Shortage List, so it's not currently eligible for new sponsorship.
If you're interested in this field, you have a few options:
Not under SOC 5250. Skilled metal, electrical and electronic trades supervisors is classified as Medium Skilled, which doesn't meet the requirements for Skilled Worker sponsorship right now. That said, some closely related occupation codes in the same field are eligible, so have a look at the related codes section on this page.
Job code 5250, SOC code 5250 and occupation code 5250 all refer to the same thing: the Standard Occupational Classification (SOC 2020) unit group covering skilled metal, electrical and electronic trades supervisors. The Home Office uses this 4-digit code on a Certificate of Sponsorship to check Skilled Worker visa eligibility and to set the going rate salary threshold for the role.
SOC 5250 covers a range of skilled metal, electrical and electronic trades supervisors roles, including: Skilled metal, electrical and electronic trades supervisors. 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.
SOC 5250 itself doesn't qualify, but that doesn't mean you're out of options. The most common workaround is finding a closely related role that falls under an eligible SOC code. We've listed any eligible alternatives further up this page. It's also worth looking into visa routes that aren't tied to a specific occupation, like the Global Talent visa, Graduate visa, or High Potential Individual visa.
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.