Leeds contractors sponsor site managers, surveyors and engineers on major regeneration projects; trades depend on the Temporary Shortage List. Pay, qualifications and the real cost of living.
£25–£30 an hour is real for self-employed London bricklayers, but sponsored PAYE roles pay less and depend on the Temporary Shortage List. Rates, CSCS, NVQ and visa rules explained.
£38,000 is realistic for experienced UK vehicle technicians with EV or HGV skills, but sponsorship now hinges on the Temporary Shortage List. Pay, qualifications and the real visa rules.
Scotland sponsors nurses, engineers, developers and teachers, but most jobs under £41,700 cannot be newly sponsored. Salary tables, Scottish tax and how to verify a licensed sponsor.
Scottish bakeries hire steadily, but most roles sit below the Skilled Worker threshold. Here is the realistic pay, who can work, and how to apply in 2026.