Along with the caretakers and engineers, the bricklayers and construction jobs make it to the list.
The government’s “shortage occupation list” has been updated to include bricklayers, plasterers, and other construction positions, making it simpler for foreign contractors to settle in the UK amid a labor shortage that is in part due to Brexit.
Bricklayers and masons, roofers, roof tilers and slaters, carpenters and joiners, plasterers, and other construction professionals are now included in the occupations for which the UK government has loosened visa restrictions. These occupations are among those with a serious scarcity of people.
The Home Office declared this will “assist in the delivery of critical national infrastructure and stimulate growth for related industries.” One can obtain a skilled worker visa and pay a lesser application cost if employed in a shortage occupation, which pays 80% of the average wage for the position. Candidates must meet English language requirements and have an employer-sponsored job offer.
According to the independent migration advisory committee’s March recommendation, construction workers should be listed as a shortage occupation. Along with roles associated with healthcare, the list already includes engineers, web designers, and laboratory technicians.
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As a result, businesses can hire foreign workers for senior care positions at a starting salary of £14,880 and lab technicians starting at £15,120. After promising to lower immigration, Mr. Rishi Sunak, PM, UK, now risks receiving more criticism from Conservative MPs with the decision. Conservative administrations have made net migration reduction promises since 2010 in various forms.
In addition to the record-breaking 606,000 total migrants who entered the UK last year—an increase of 24% over the year before—the backlog of asylum applications is also at an all-time high.
Even though the UK construction industry has always struggled with a lack of workers, Brexit has worsened the situation because EU citizens can no longer enter the country to work as they once could without a visa. During the Covid-19 outbreak, many EU employees traveled back to their native nations.
Suzannah Nichol, the CEO of Build UK, stated: “The construction industry must be able to fill openings and promptly resolve shortages surrounding certain skills. Therefore, we welcome the news that five occupations will be added to the shortage occupations list, which will aid the industry in continuing to provide the schools, homes, hospitals, and infrastructure that we require.”
It’s great news to hear that the UK visa rules have been relaxed for overseas workers amid the Brexit labor shortage. This move will open up more opportunities for skilled workers to come and work in the UK, benefiting both the workers and the UK economy.
In conclusion, it’s important to note that the UK government is committed to ensuring that this process is fair and safe for all involved and that all workers are treated with respect and dignity.
If you are an employer in the UK looking for skilled workers falling under any of these occupation list jobs, we at Dynamic Staffing Services will help you find the right talent matching your requirement as per the UK market. If this interests you, you can contact us at +44-7477196844 or email enquiry@dss-hr.co.uk and explore your options for hiring the right talent for your business.
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