SOC 1241TL;DRSOC 1241 (Managers in transport and distribution) is Higher Skilled (RQF 6) with a going rate of £44,900. In 2026, sponsored workers must be paid at least £44,900 — the higher of the going rate and the £41,700 general threshold.
Managers in transport and distribution
Airport managers, Depot and fleet managers, Dispatch and distribution managers, Harbour and port managers
- SOC code
- 1241
- Skill level
- Higher Skilled (RQF 6)
- Going rate
- £44,900
- Effective minimum (2026)
- £44,900
- Hourly equivalent
- £23.03/hr
- Industry
- Transport & logistics
- Was (SOC 2010)
- 1139, 1150, 1161, 1162, 4161
Sponsors hiring under SOC 1241
Inferred from the transport & logistics sector. These are licensed UK sponsors most likely to issue Certificates of Sponsorship under this code.
Related SOC codes
- SOC 1140Directors in logistics, warehousing and transport
- SOC 1243Managers in logistics
- SOC 3511Aircraft pilots and air traffic controllers
- SOC 4134Transport and distribution clerks and assistants
- SOC 8113Chemical and related process operatives
- SOC 8133Energy plant operatives
Sources
- GOV.UK — Immigration Rules Appendix Skilled Occupations (going rates). SOC 1241 going rate of £44,900 verified 24 June 2026.
- GOV.UK — Skilled Worker visa eligible occupations and codes. Skill-level classification (Higher Skilled), SOC 2020.