Managers and Directors in Transport and Distribution

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Managers and Directors in Transport and Distribution – UK Visa Applications

The transport and distribution sector in the UK has expanded as result of the global market – meaning UK companies need to hire the most experienced managers and directors in transport and distribution to compete with rivals at home and abroad.

International recruitment is often a necessity to meet recruitment targets for experts in transport and logistics – but Skilled Worker (formerly known as Tier 2) visa restrictions can prove a challenge to hiring skilled managers and directors in transport and distribution from non-EEA countries.

With nearly 200,000 transport and distribution companies in Britain employing more than two million people, overcoming restrictions on Skilled Worker (formerly known as Tier 2) visas is vital.

Duncan Lewis business immigration solicitors can advise companies on overseas recruitment of managers and directors in transport and distribution, who are eligible to work in the UK under the regulations covering occupations skilled to NQF Level 6.

Duncan Lewis business immigration lawyers frequently advise companies on Skilled Worker (formerly known as Tier 2) applications – as well as advising on recruiting recent overseas graduates who have qualified or trained 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 managers and directors in transport and distribution wishing to apply for a Skilled Worker (formerly known as Tier 2) visa to take up a position in the UK.

UK Visas & Immigration regulations set out in the Codes of Practice for Skilled Workers such as managers and directors in transport and distribution. Under the regulations, the sort of roles within a company that would be eligible for a Skilled Worker (formerly known as Tier 2) visa application include:
 

• Fleet manager
• Transport manager.

UK Visas & Immigration rules also set out the types of duties managers and directors in transport and distribution might undertake to qualify for a Skilled Worker (formerly known as Tier 2) visa, including:

• plans the optimum utilisation of staff and operating equipment – and co-ordinates maintenance activities to ensure least possible disruption to services
• examines traffic reports, load patterns, traffic receipts and other data and revises transport services or freight rates accordingly
• directs the movement, handling and storage of freight in transit – and reviews space utilisation, staffing and distribution expenditure to determine future distribution policies
• ensures that regulations regarding hours of work, the licensing of crews and transport equipment, the operational safety and efficiency of equipment, the insurance of vehicles and other statutory regulations are complied with
• ensures that harbour channels and berths are maintained and liaises with ship owners, crew, customs officials, dock and harbour staff to arrange entry, berthing and servicing of ships
• supervises day-to-day activities in a railway station
• arranges for maintenance of airport runways and buildings, liaises with fuel and catering crews to ensure adequate supplies – and resolves any complaints and problems raised by airport users.

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Duncan Lewis Business Immigration Solicitors – UK Visa Applications & Appeals – Managers and Directors in Transport and Distribution

Applying for a Skilled Worker (formerly known as Tier 2) visa for a manager or director in transport and distribution 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 a manager or director in transport and distribution 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 and professionals on business immigration law 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, non-EEA managers and directors in transport and distribution from on:

• Skilled Worker (formerly known as Tier 2) Licence 
• Skilled Worker (formerly known as Tier 2) Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS)
• Skilled Worker (formerly known as Tier 2) Visa Applications
• Skilled Worker (formerly known as Tier 2) Intra Company Transfers
• Standard UK Visa for Business Visits.

Duncan Lewis business immigration experts are also able to advise on visa appeals for managers and directors in transport and distribution wishing to take up appointments in the UK.

For further information on UK visa applications for Managers and Directors in Transport and Distribution, call Duncan Lewis Business Immigration Solicitors in confidence on 0333 772 0409 or e-mail us at privateimmigration@duncanlewis.com / businessimmigration@duncanlewis.com