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Laboratory Technician Jobs in Swansea — Visa Sponsorship

Laboratory Technician jobs in Swansea 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.

Laboratory Technician role at a glance

Typical UK salary: £27,000 – £42,000
Skilled Worker threshold: £29,570 (Immigration Salary List, 80% of general rate)
SOC code: 3111
On Immigration Salary List: Yes (20% threshold discount)

Swansea as a sponsor location

DVLA's UK HQ provides civil-service sponsorship opportunities. Swansea University has growing research in computational materials and semiconductors; Swansea Bay Health Board sponsors clinical roles.

Rents ~55% below London. 3h to London by train. Cardiff 1h by train.

Frequently asked questions

Are there Laboratory Technician jobs with visa sponsorship in Swansea?

Yes. Swansea-based UK Home Office sponsors regularly recruit laboratory technicians on the Skilled Worker visa. Active sponsors include NHS pathology labs, AstraZeneca, GSK.

What salary do laboratory technicians in Swansea 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 Laboratory Technician salary in the UK: £27,000 – £42,000. Health and Care Worker visa minimum is £25,000.

Which Swansea employers sponsor laboratory technician roles?

Swansea's top sponsors hiring across roles include Swansea University, Swansea Bay University Health Board, DVLA (HQ in Swansea).

What sectors hire laboratory technicians in Swansea?

Swansea's strongest sectors are Healthcare / NHS Wales, Higher Education, Semiconductors.