SOC 2122TL;DRSOC 2122 (Mechanical engineers) sits at RQF Level 6 with a going rate of £42,500. In 2026, sponsored workers must be paid at least £42,500 — the higher of the going rate and the £41,700 general threshold.
Mechanical engineers
Aeronautical, automotive, and mechanical engineers.
- SOC code
- 2122
- RQF level
- 6
- Going rate
- £42,500
- Effective minimum (2026)
- £42,500
- Industry
- Engineering & manufacturing
Sponsors hiring under SOC 2122
Inferred from the engineering & manufacturing sector. These are licensed UK sponsors most likely to issue Certificates of Sponsorship under this code.
| Company | Town | Licence |
|---|---|---|
| 2 EXCEL ENGINEERING LIMITED | Lasham | A rating |
| 2H Offshore Engineering Ltd | Woking | A rating |
| 3K's Engineering Company Limited | Llanelli | A rating |
| A FARLOW ENGINEERING LTD | COLERAINE | A rating |
| A Squared Engineering Ltd | Perth | A rating |
| A-squared Studio Engineers Ltd | London | A rating |
| A.V. ATKINSON (FOURWAYS) LTD. | Sandhurst | A rating |
| A&B Engineering (Electrical Service Division) Limited | Liverpool | A rating |
| A&B Engineering (Mechanical Service Division) Limited | Liverpool | A rating |
| A2 Engineering Ltd | Crawley | A rating |
Related SOC codes
- SOC 2121Civil engineers
- SOC 2123Electrical engineers
- SOC 2124Electronics engineers
- SOC 2129Engineering professionals n.e.c.
Sources
- GOV.UK — Skilled Worker visa eligible occupations. SOC SOC 2020 verified 22 April 2026.
- GOV.UK — Skilled Worker visa: your job. £41,700 threshold verified 22 April 2026.