UK announces workers shortage calling for mass application while promising VISA; qualifications
3 min read
UK facing mass shortage of workers in the construction field (welders, masons among others) calling on the qualified to apply
UK facing mass shortage of workers in the construction field (welders, masons among others) calling on the qualified to apply.
In a press release dated August 7, the UK government listed 38 professions that are currently lacking workers in England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland.
Individuals who work in one of the aforementioned professions may be eligible for a skilled worker visa if they are paid at least 80% of the regular wage for the position, according to the UK government’s rules.
“The annual salaries for these jobs are based on a 37.5-hour working week. They must be pro-rated for other working patterns, based on the weekly working hours stated by your employer,” read the statement in part.
Among the jobs listed is the welding trades category, include high integrity pipe welders with three years of job experience who will be entitled to a remuneration at 80% of the prevailing going rate, amounting to Ksh3.4 million (£18,480) annually or an hourly rate of Ksh1,739 (£9.48).
The UK is also looking for bricklayers and masons to earn Ksh3.4 million (£18,640) as well as roofers, roof tilers and slaters who will be entitled to Ksh3.0 million (£16,160) pay.
Conversely, plasterers will receive Ksh3.5 million (£19,200), or 80% of the market rate for carpenters and joiners, which is set at Ksh3.3 million (£17,760).
Fishing jobs will pay 80% of the average wage of Ksh3.2 million (£17,600), but graphic designers will earn Ksh3.4 million (£18,400).
Raila allies maintain onslaught on Meg Whitman calling for demonstrations against the US Amb
Ruto won August polls fair and square; Raila’s closet ally Simba Arati
Haiti gang leader warns Kenyan police after deployment
Uhuru technical advisor launches attack on Raila after switching allegiance to Ruto
Skilled worker Visa application
According to the UK Government, an individual is eligible to apply for a Skilled Worker visa if their job category is listed on the Shortage Occupations list but their “salary is less than Ksh4.8 million (£26,200) or your job’s usual ‘going rate.’
To qualify, an individual’s job category must be on the Shortage Occupation list, be aged 26 years or below, studying or a recent graduate, or in professional training.
You also qualify if you possess a Science, Technology, Engineering or Maths (STEM) PhD level qualification that’s relevant to your job or have obtained a postdoctoral position in science or higher education.
“If your job is eligible for a PhD salary discount, you can be paid 80% or 90% of the job’s usual going rate, depending on which subject you are qualified in,” read the statement in part.
“If you have a Science, Technology, Engineering or Maths (STEM) qualification, you can be paid 80% of your job’s usual going rate, as long as you will still be paid at least Ksh3.9 million (£20,960) per year. If you have a non-STEM qualification, you can be paid 90% of your job’s usual going rate, as long as you will still be paid at least Ksh4.3 million (£23,580) a year.”
Also read,
IMF ‘forces’ Kenya to ditch gulf fuel import plan
Raila should be treated like Donald Trump, UDA
Why Ruto can’t go after Uhuru billions, Economist David Ndii
‘Mathe Wa Ngara’ calls suspect in police custody over recovered 13M and drugs
Follow us
