The UK automotive sector is a significant contributor to the UK economy, generating an annual turnover of £77.5 billion and employing some 814,000 people. The industry is worth more than £78.9 billion in turnover and adds £15.3 billion in value to the UK economy every year.
Due to the importance of the automotive sector for the UK, there is an ever increasing pressure to recruit highly skilled vehicle technicians, mechanics and electricians to meet the highly competitive global market and to fill the market skilled shortages.
Duncan Lewis business immigration solicitors can advise companies on the international recruitment of vehicle technicians, mechanics and electricians, who can bring their skills to your business and drive its success.
Automotive sector skilled workers from overseas are eligible to work in the UK under the current Immigration Rules.
Duncan Lewis business immigration lawyers frequently advise companies on Skilled Worker (formerly known as Tier 2) applications – as well as advising on recruiting automotive sector workers from overseas who have qualified in the UK.
Any Skilled Worker (formerly known as Tier 2) applicants can be sponsored for jobs in certain occupations – and the government has drawn up a list of eligible occupations for vehicle technicians, mechanics and electricians wishing to apply for a Skilled Worker (formerly known as Tier 2) visa to take up a position in the UK.
Under the regulations, the sort of vehicle technicians, mechanics and electricians roles within a company that would be eligible for a Skilled Worker (formerly known as Tier 2) visa application include:
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Duncan Lewis Business Immigration Solicitors – UK Visa Applications & Appeals – Vehicle Technicians, Mechanics and Electricians
Applying for a Skilled Worker (formerly known as Tier 2) visa for a vehicle technician, mechanic and electrician joining your UK operation requires expert legal advice on the preparation of the visa application to ensure no delays occur.
Companies should be aware that any delays in the Skilled Worker (formerly known as Tier 2) visa application process might potentially jeopardise the timely take up of an appointment.
Duncan Lewis immigration experts are one of the UK’s leading specialist immigration and business immigration solicitors, with a highly successful track record in advising companies on business immigration and the UK visa application process.
Duncan Lewis immigration lawyers have offices nationwide and in most major cities – and our national and London immigration lawyers regularly advise companies wishing to recruit high-calibre vehicle technicians, mechanics and electricians from overseas on:
For further information on UK visa applications for Vehicle Technicians, Mechanics and Electricians feel free to contact Duncan Lewis Business Immigration Solicitors in confidence on +44(0)203 114 1198 or e-mail us at privateimmigration@duncanlewis.com / businessimmigration@duncanlewis.com