What job titles are covered by SOC 5317?

SOC 5317 covers a range of glaziers, window fabricators and fitters roles, including: Glass cutters and glaziers, Window fabricators, Window fitters, Glaziers, window fabricators and fitters 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 are my visa options if I work as a glaziers, window fabricators and fitters?

SOC 5317 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.

All Occupation Codes

SOC 5317Not Eligible

SOC 5317 — Glaziers, window fabricators and fitters

SOC 2020 Code 5317 — Medium Skilled (RQF Level 3+)

Glaziers, window fabricators and fitters (SOC 5317) does not currently qualify for UK Skilled Worker visa sponsorship. It's classified as medium skilled, so it would need to be added to the Immigration Salary List or Temporary Shortage Occupation List before employers could sponsor for it. That said, there are closely related roles that do qualify — see below.

Visa Eligibility & Salary Requirements

Eligibility Status

Not currently eligible. This medium skilled role isn't on the Immigration Salary List or Shortage List, so new sponsorship isn't available.

What This Means for You

SOC 5317 is classified as medium skilled but does not currently appear on the Immigration Salary List or Temporary Shortage List, so it is not eligible for new sponsorship at this time.

If you're interested in this field, you have a few options:

Check the eligible alternative occupation codes listed below — some closely related roles do qualify
Explore other visa routes that may not require employer sponsorship
Search for roles under eligible SOC codes in a similar field

Eligible Alternatives in This Field

While SOC 5317 is not eligible, these related occupations in the same field qualify for UK Skilled Worker visa sponsorship:

5311Steel erectors 5312Stonemasons and related trades 5313Bricklayers 5314Roofers, roof tilers and slaters 5315Plumbers and heating and ventilating installers and repairers 5316Carpenters and joiners 5319Construction and building trades not elsewhere classified.

Related Job Titles

Glass cutters and glaziers
Window fabricators
Window fitters
Glaziers, window fabricators and fitters not elsewhere classified.

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Related Occupation Codes

Frequently Asked Questions

Not under SOC 5317. Glaziers, window fabricators and fitters 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 — have a look at the related codes section on this page.

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.