UK Skilled Worker sponsorTL;DRWest Lothian Council can sponsor UK Skilled Worker visas. Roles must pay at least £41,700 (or the SOC going rate, whichever is higher), sit at RQF Level 6+, and you need CEFR B2 English. It has 6 live sponsored roles listed below.
Is West Lothian Council a UK Visa Sponsor?
Yes — West Lothian Council is an A-rated licensed UK Skilled Worker visa sponsor based in Livingston, authorised by the Home Office to issue Certificates of Sponsorship.
- Sponsor licence
- A rating
- Visa routes held
- Skilled Worker
- Registered town
- Livingston
- Sponsors in Livingston
- 88
- Live sponsored roles
- 6
- Sector (inferred from name)
- Public sector
- Register updated
- 22 October 2026
Live sponsored jobs at West Lothian Council
| Role | Salary | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Senior Cleaner, Eliburn Support Services, 509.38 - WEL10846Ladywell | £20,001–£30,000 | 13 October 2026 |
| Waste Operative (E), Whitehill Service Centre, 509.16 - WEL10824UK | £30,001–£40,000 | 8 October 2026 |
| ELC Practitioner, West Lothian Civic Centre, 509.12 - WEL10820Livingston | £30,001–£40,000 | 7 October 2026 |
| Cleaner, Letham Primary School, 508.94 - WEL10801UK | £20,001–£30,000 | 25 September 2026 |
| Pupil Support Worker, Letham Primary School, 508.96 - WEL10795UK | £20,001–£30,000 | 25 September 2026 |
Showing 5 of 6 live roles. Listings from our partner board Tarve, synced 22 October 2026 — apply links open on Tarve.
Salary thresholds for typical roles at West Lothian Council
Based on the public sector sector (inferred from the company name), these are common SOC 2020 codes used in sponsored hires. Pay must be the higher of the SOC going rate and the general £41,700 threshold.
| SOC | Occupation | Going rate | Effective minimum |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1258 | Directors in consultancy services | £70,100 | £70,100 |
| 1254 | Waste disposal and environmental services managers | £48,300 | £48,300 |
| 3312 | Police officers (sergeant and below) | £46,900 | £46,900 |
| 1252 | Garage managers and proprietors | £45,600 | £45,600 |
| Effective minimum is the higher of the SOC going rate and the £41,700 general threshold (2026). | |||
How to apply for sponsored roles at West Lothian Council
- Confirm West Lothian Council's licence is current. Check the Home Office Register of Licensed Sponsors. West Lothian Council is listed as A rating for Skilled Worker as of the register update on 22 October 2026.
- Find an eligible role. Look for roles at West Lothian Council that fall under SOC 2020 codes at RQF Level 6 or above and meet the £41,700 minimum (2026).
- Apply directly. Apply through West Lothian Council's careers page or aggregated on Tarve, which only lists roles from licensed sponsors.
- Receive a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). If hired, West Lothian Council will issue you a CoS. You then have 3 months to apply for your Skilled Worker visa with the CoS reference number.
Frequently asked questions
- Does West Lothian Council sponsor UK Skilled Worker visas?
- Yes — West Lothian Council holds an A-rated Home Office sponsor licence that includes the Skilled Worker route, registered to Livingston. Roles must pay at least £41,700 (2026 general threshold) or the SOC code going rate, whichever is higher.
- Is West Lothian Council hiring sponsored workers right now?
- Yes — 6 live sponsored roles are listed for West Lothian Council as of 22 October 2026, from a feed of verified sponsored vacancies. They're shown on this page with links to apply.
- What's the minimum salary West Lothian Council must pay a sponsored worker in 2026?
- At least £41,700 per year or the SOC code's published going rate, whichever is higher (going rates never fall below £17.13 per hour). New entrants (under 26, or switching from Student/Graduate) can be paid 70% of the going rate with a £33,400 floor.
Other licensed sponsors in Livingston
ACLAS Technics Ltd
Active Healthcare Services
Akash Infosystems Ltd
All Care Services Ltd
Alter Technology TUV NORD UK LTD
API Foilmakers
More public sector sponsors
Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council
Bracknell Forest Borough Council
Bradford Metropolitan District Council
Braintree District Council
BREAKFORTH EVANGELICAL CHURCH AND MINISTRY
Brent Council
Sources
- Home Office — Register of Licensed Sponsors (Workers). Licence, rating and routes as of the register update on 22 October 2026.
- GOV.UK — Skilled Worker visa: your job. 2026 salary threshold of £41,700 verified 12 October 2026.