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HGV Driver Jobs in Plymouth — Visa Sponsorship

HGV Driver jobs in Plymouth from UK Home Office-licensed visa sponsors. Filter by Skilled Worker or Health and Care Worker route, salary above £41,700, and live job openings.

HGV Driver role at a glance

Typical UK salary: £32,000 – £55,000
Skilled Worker threshold: £29,570 (Immigration Salary List, 80% of general rate)
SOC code: 8211
On Immigration Salary List: Yes (20% threshold discount)

Plymouth as a sponsor location

Devonport Dockyard (Europe's largest naval base) and Babcock create specialist engineering sponsorship. Plymouth Sound is Britain's natural deep-water port.

Rents ~45% below London. 3h train to London. Exeter Airport ~1h.

Frequently asked questions

Are there HGV Driver jobs with visa sponsorship in Plymouth?

Yes. Plymouth-based UK Home Office sponsors regularly recruit hgv drivers on the Skilled Worker visa. Active sponsors include Tesco, Sainsbury's, Major logistics employers.

What salary do hgv drivers in Plymouth need to earn for a Skilled Worker visa?

The 2026 minimum is £41,700 per year for the general Skilled Worker route, or the SOC code going rate, whichever is higher. Typical HGV Driver salary in the UK: £32,000 – £55,000. Health and Care Worker visa minimum is £25,000.

Which Plymouth employers sponsor hgv driver roles?

Plymouth's top sponsors hiring across roles include University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust, University of Plymouth, Babcock International (Devonport Dockyard), Royal Navy / MoD.

What sectors hire hgv drivers in Plymouth?

Plymouth's strongest sectors are Royal Navy / Defence, Marine Engineering, Healthcare / NHS.