Engineering Jobs

Machine Technician

Orion • Hamp Bridge, Bridgwater

Salary

£35k – £35k

Posted

27 October 2026

Sponsor match

high

Skilled WorkerWorker (A rating)

Role overview

Orion is hiring a Machine Technician in Hamp Bridge, a engineering role advertised as contract. The advertised salary is £35k – £35k. Orion holds an active licence on the UK Home Office register of sponsors for the Skilled Worker route, which means it can sponsor a visa for this hire if it chooses to.

Machine Technician Location: Bridgwater Salary: Starting at £30,000 with structured progression and overtime opportunities Salary Progression Starting Salary: £30,000 Level 1: £32,760 Level 2: £34,320 Level 3: £35,471.52 Overtime available Company benefits package Shift Pattern - 4 on / 4 off rotating shift pattern - 12-hour shifts covering both days and nights. We are looking for a Machine Technician to join a busy production environment, supporting the efficient operation of manufacturing equ…

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Visa sponsorship snapshot

Employer: Orion — confirmed licensed sponsor
Visa route: Skilled Worker
Advertised salary: £35k – £35k
How this salary compares: about 27% below the £47,786 median across 1,411 engineering roles with published salaries on FindSponsorJobs
Location: Hamp Bridge, Bridgwater
Posted: 27 October 2026
How we verify sponsors: employers are matched against the UK Home Office register of licensed sponsors — read our methodology.

About this sector

Engineering roles spanning civil, structural, mechanical, electrical, and chemical disciplines are regularly sponsored by UK employers. Demand is strongest in infrastructure, construction, defence, and advanced manufacturing. Sponsored engineering vacancies frequently appear at Tier 1 contractors, consultancy firms, and utilities companies that recruit internationally to fill technical skills gaps.