The UK government published its Skilled Worker visa temporary shortage list, naming 70 roles where foreign workers can applyThe list covers a wide range of sectors, from construction trades and engineering to IT, finance, creative arts, and logistics managementEligible applicants working in medium-skilled roles on the list can apply for entry clearance, switch visa routes, or extend their current permissionPAY ATTENTION: Find it fast with our new search feature at Legit.ng! The UK government officially published its Skilled Worker visa temporary shortage list, naming 70 job roles across multiple industries where foreign nationals are eligible to apply for work in Britain.UK Visas and Immigration released the guidance, confirming that workers whose jobs appear on the list and who are employed in medium-skilled roles can make applications to switch visa routes, apply for entry clearance, or extend their existing Skilled Worker permission.UK opens temporary shortage route for 70 medium skilled jobs for foreign workers. Photo credit: The Times. Source: UGCAccording to the official guidance, the 70 jobs on the Temporary Shortage List will be removed after 31 December 2026, meaning no new sponsorship can be issued for them after that date unless extended.Full List of 70 Jobs Open to Foreign WorkersThe roles span a broad range of industries, from trades and technology to finance and the creative sector.
PAY ATTENTION: From breaking news to viral moments. Follow Legit.ng on Instagram!Below is the complete list of job categories included:1. Managers in logistics2. Directors in consultancy services3.
Laboratory technicians4. Electrical and electronics technicians5. Engineering technicians6. Building and civil engineering technicians7.
Quality assurance technicians8. Planning, process and production technicians9. CAD, drawing and architectural technicians10. IT operations technicians11.
IT user support technicians12. Database administrators and web content technicians13. Authors, writers and translators14. Dancers and choreographers15.
Photographers, audio-visual and broadcasting equipment operators16. Clothing, fashion and accessories designers17. Industrial and product designers18. Packaging designers19.
Performance make-up artists20. Set designers21. Visual merchandising managers and designers22. Ship and hovercraft officers23.
Legal associate professionals24. Insurance underwriters25. Financial and accounting technicians26. Estimators, valuers and assessors27.
Data analysts28. Business support officers29. Business systems analysts30. Contract administrators31.
Clinical coders32. Clinical trials administrators33. Research coordinators34. Business sales executives35.
Advertising and marketing associate professionals36. Human resources and industrial relations officers37. Information technology trainers38. Credit controllers39.
Book-keepers, payroll managers and wages clerks40. Box office assistants41. Grants officers42. Mortgage administrators43.
Revenue assistants44. Treasury assistants45. Pensions and insurance clerks and assistants46. Welding trades47.
Pipe fitters48. Metal working production and maintenance fitters49. Air-conditioning and refrigeration installers and repairers50. Vehicle technicians, mechanics and electricians51.
Vehicle body builders and repairers52. Vehicle paint technicians53. Boat and ship builders and repairers54. Electricians and electrical fitters55.
Telecoms and related network installers and repairers56. Computer system and equipment installers and servicers57. Security system installers and repairers58. Electrical and electronic trades (not elsewhere classified)59.
Steel erectors60. Plumbers and heating and ventilating installers and repairers61. Builders62. Divers63.
Fence erectors64. Industrial climbers65. Remotely Operated Vehicle (ROV) operators66. Steel fixers and underpinners67.
Floorers and wall tilers68. Painters and decorators69. Construction and building trades supervisors70. Energy plant operativesMore Information On UK Skilled Worker VisaApplicants who are unsure of their occupation code can use the CASCOT occupation coding tool provided by the government to identify their relevant category before applying.The UK guidance distinguishes between two salary rate categories.
Workers who received their first certificate of sponsorship after 4 April 2024 fall under the standard rate, while those who obtained their certificate before that date and have held a Skilled Worker visa continuously since then qualify for the lower rate. Salary discounts for PhD holders and new entrants may also apply in certain cases.UK mentions long-term visa route for foreign graduates Meanwhile, Legit.ng previously reported that UK government posted a publication about different visa applications and their duration for applicants.Graduate visa allows foreign graduates to remain in the country for at least 18 months after completing an eligible degree. Source: Legit.ng Ankrah Shalom (Human-Interest editor) Shalom Ankrah is a journalist and a Human Interest Editor at Legit.ng with over six years of experience. She has a degree in Mass communication from Alex Ekwueme University.
Shalom has worked with reputable news organizations including The Tide and GistReel. Email: ankrah.shalom@corp.legit.ng. Nigerian YouthsDiaspora Visa free Us embassy Jelly bean brains Portugal nigeria Mobile number
