Which UK employers can sponsor a visa?

Only employers that hold a sponsor licence from the Home Office can sponsor a Skilled Worker visa. They appear on the government register of licensed sponsors. Each job here says whether its employer is on that register, and the company page shows the entry.

Can I change employer if I already have a Skilled Worker visa?

Yes. The new employer must hold a sponsor licence and give you a new certificate of sponsorship for the new job, and you apply to update your visa. Check GOV.UK for the current rules before you resign.

What is a certificate of sponsorship?

A reference number a licensed employer assigns to you for one specific job. You need it to apply for a Skilled Worker visa. It is not a document you buy: a licensed sponsor must not charge you for it.

Is ApplyWave an employer or a recruitment agency?

No. ApplyWave lists jobs from employers and helps you prepare and send your application. We do not employ anyone or sponsor visas, and real employers never charge money for a job or a visa sponsorship.

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Visa Sponsorship Jobs in the UK

9,226 openings in the UK, 8,333 of them from employers on the Home Office register of licensed sponsors — the employers allowed to sponsor a Skilled Worker visa.

Check an employer's sponsor licence

ApplyWave is not an employer or a recruitment agency. You apply to each employer directly — we find their contact and write your letter. Real employers never charge money for a job or a visa sponsorship.

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Lead Data Engineer

Hippo Digital Limited

Manchester Science Park, Manchester, UK · $69,000 - $77,500 · 3w ago

Skilled Worker, A ratingUK Home Office register

Roofing Labourer and Maintenance Technician

Acorn Recruitment Ltd

Bristol, South West England, UK · $28,000 - $30,000 · 3w ago

Skilled Worker, A ratingUK Home Office register

Production Operative

Acorn Recruitment Ltd

Newtown, Berkeley, UK · +2 locations · $27,040 - $28,080 · 3w ago

Skilled Worker, A ratingUK Home Office register

Motor Vehicle Technician - Cumbria

North West Ambulance Service NHS Trust

UK · 3w ago

Skilled Worker, A ratingUK Home Office register

Bus Driver - Gatwick Airport

Logic 360 Ltd

Gatwick, Surrey, UK · $35,443 - $35,443 · 3w ago

Skilled Worker, A ratingUK Home Office register

Senior Research Administrator (Tesco Team)

USDAW

Irlams O' Th' Height, Salford, UK · $34,399 - $41,199 · 3w ago

Skilled Worker, A ratingUK Home Office register

Engineering Manager

Rullion Ltd

Higher Ferry, Chester, UK · $64,414.52 - $64,414.52 · 3w ago

Skilled Worker, A ratingUK Home Office register

Senior E,C & I Engineer

Rullion Ltd

Higher Ferry, Chester, UK · $44,751.04 - $44,751.04 · 3w ago

Skilled Worker, A ratingUK Home Office register

Senior Data Engineer - Morgan McKinley

Morgan McKinley

UK · $62,811.14 - $62,811.14 · 3w ago

Skilled Worker, A ratingUK Home Office register

Assembler

Renishaw plc

Charlton Kings, Cheltenham, UK · $25,500 - $32,500 · 3w ago

Skilled Worker, A ratingUK Home Office register

Senior Microsoft Power Platform and AI Developer

Methods Business and Digital Technology

UK · $70,000 - $75,000 · 3w ago

Skilled Worker, A ratingUK Home Office register

Regulatory & Compliance Analyst

Fuse Energy

UK · $42,475.27 - $42,475.27 · 3w ago

Skilled Worker, A ratingUK Home Office register

Consultant in Trauma & Orthopaedics (with interest in Upper Limb)

East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust

UK · 3w ago

Skilled Worker, A ratingUK Home Office register

Consultant in Trauma & Orthopaedics (with interest in Lower Limb)

East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust

UK · 3w ago

Skilled Worker, A ratingUK Home Office register

Gas Service Engineer Kent

Calor Gas Limited

South East England, UK, UK · $30,000 - $35,000 · 3w ago

Skilled Worker, A ratingUK Home Office register

Tank operative

Calor Gas Limited

Leicester, Leicestershire, UK · $29,263 - $29,263 · 3w ago

Skilled Worker, A ratingUK Home Office register

Gas Service Engineer

Calor Gas Limited

Warwick, Warwickshire, UK · $45,000 - $45,000 · 3w ago

Skilled Worker, A ratingUK Home Office register

Care Assistant Job in Droitwich

Caremark

Droitwich, Worcestershire, UK · $12 - $12 · 3w ago

Skilled Worker, A ratingUK Home Office register

Care Assistant – Kidderminster

Caremark

Kidderminster, Worcestershire, UK · $26,665 - $26,665 · 3w ago

Skilled Worker, A ratingUK Home Office register

Care Assistant – Wychavon

Caremark

UK, UK · $26,665 - $26,665 · 3w ago

Skilled Worker, A ratingUK Home Office register

Questions about visa sponsorship jobs

Which UK employers can sponsor a visa?: Only employers that hold a sponsor licence from the Home Office can sponsor a Skilled Worker visa. They appear on the government register of licensed sponsors. Each job here says whether its employer is on that register, and the company page shows the entry.
Can I change employer if I already have a Skilled Worker visa?: Yes. The new employer must hold a sponsor licence and give you a new certificate of sponsorship for the new job, and you apply to update your visa. Check GOV.UK for the current rules before you resign.
What is a certificate of sponsorship?: A reference number a licensed employer assigns to you for one specific job. You need it to apply for a Skilled Worker visa. It is not a document you buy: a licensed sponsor must not charge you for it.
Is ApplyWave an employer or a recruitment agency?: No. ApplyWave lists jobs from employers and helps you prepare and send your application. We do not employ anyone or sponsor visas, and real employers never charge money for a job or a visa sponsorship.

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