What job titles are covered by SOC 5442?

SOC 5442 covers a range of furniture makers and other craft woodworkers roles, including: Cabinet makers (excludes metal), Furniture makers and fitters, Furniture restorers, Furniture sprayers and finishers, Picture framers, Shed makers, and 1 more. 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 furniture makers and other craft woodworkers?

SOC 5442 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 5442Not Eligible

SOC 5442 — Furniture makers and other craft woodworkers

SOC 2020 Code 5442 — Medium Skilled (RQF Level 3+)

Furniture makers and other craft woodworkers (SOC 5442) 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 5442 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

Related Job Titles

Cabinet makers (excludes metal)
Furniture makers and fitters
Furniture restorers
Furniture sprayers and finishers
Picture framers
Shed makers
Furniture makers and other craft woodworkers not elsewhere classified.

Furniture makers and other craft woodworkers Jobs with Visa Sponsorship

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Related Occupation Codes

5441Glass and ceramics makers, decorators and finishers 5443Florists 5449Other skilled trades not elsewhere classified.

Frequently Asked Questions

Not under SOC 5442. Furniture makers and other craft woodworkers 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.