Companies sponsoring visas in Preston (2026)
Preston has 397 organisations licensed to sponsor UK work visas as of 24 August 2026, including 379 licensed on the Skilled Worker route — according to Tarve’s analysis of the gov.uk Register of Licensed Sponsors (workers). 396 hold an A-rating.
| Licensed sponsors in Preston | 397 |
| Skilled Worker route | 379 |
| A-rated licence holders | 396 |
| UK-wide licensed sponsors | 127,064 |
Visa routes licensed in Preston
| Route | Licensed organisations |
|---|---|
| Skilled Worker | 379 |
| Religious Worker | 7 |
| Global Business Mobility: Senior or Specialist Worker | 7 |
| Tier 2 Ministers of Religion | 6 |
| Charity Worker | 5 |
Preston sponsors actively hiring on Tarve
Licensed sponsors in Preston with live vacancies listed on Tarve, ordered by number of open roles at the last register sync (24 August 2026).
| Organisation | Routes licensed | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Lancashire and South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust | Skilled Worker | A |
| Lancashire County Council | Skilled Worker | A |
| Haldane Fisher | Skilled Worker | A |
| Simpson Judge Ltd | Skilled Worker | A |
| Central Park Surgery | Skilled Worker | A |
| ISSA MEDICAL CENTRE | Skilled Worker | A |
Preston organisations licensed on multiple routes
From the register: organisations in Preston holding licences across the most visa routes (a wider licence often indicates a larger sponsoring organisation).
| Organisation | Routes licensed | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Jupitor Corporation | Global Business Mobility: Senior or Specialist Worker, Global Business Mobility: UK Expansion Worker, Skilled Worker | A |
| Bricz Supply Chain Ltd | Global Business Mobility: Senior or Specialist Worker, Skilled Worker | A |
| Catholic Syro-Malabar Eparchy of Great Britain | Religious Worker, Tier 2 Ministers of Religion | A |
| Guru Nanak Cultural and Recreational Centre | Religious Worker, Tier 2 Ministers of Religion | A |
| Higher Health U.K. Limited | Global Business Mobility: Senior or Specialist Worker, Skilled Worker | A |
| Hinduja Global Solutions UK Limited (HGS UK Ltd) | Global Business Mobility: Senior or Specialist Worker, Skilled Worker | A |
| JTRI Limited | Global Business Mobility: Senior or Specialist Worker, Global Business Mobility: UK Expansion Worker | A |
| Merative UK Ltd | Global Business Mobility: Senior or Specialist Worker, Skilled Worker | A |
| New Beginning Ministries | Charity Worker, Religious Worker | A |
| Preston Muslim Society, Masjid E Salaam | Religious Worker, Tier 2 Ministers of Religion | A |
| Real Time Visualisation Ltd | Creative Worker, Skilled Worker | A |
| The Redeemed Christian Church of God, Great Open Door Tabernacle Parish Preston | Religious Worker, Tier 2 Ministers of Religion | A |
| University of Lancashire | Government Authorised Exchange, Skilled Worker | A |
| WESTINGHOUSE ELECTRIC UK HOLDINGS LIMITED | Global Business Mobility: Senior or Specialist Worker, Skilled Worker | A |
| 1 Homecare Ltd | Skilled Worker | A |
Frequently asked questions
How many companies in Preston can sponsor a UK visa?
397 organisations based in Preston hold a worker sponsor licence as of 24 August 2026, out of 127,064 UK-wide. 379 of them are licensed on the Skilled Worker route. Source: Tarve analysis of the gov.uk Register of Licensed Sponsors.
How do I check if a Preston employer is a licensed sponsor?
Search the official gov.uk Register of Licensed Sponsors (workers), or use Tarve — every job on Tarve is matched against the register automatically, and the Tarve Chrome extension checks any job page you visit as you browse.
Which visa route is most common among Preston sponsors?
Skilled Worker is the most commonly licensed route in Preston, held by 379 organisations. Religious Worker: 7; Global Business Mobility: Senior or Specialist Worker: 7.
Does being on the sponsor register mean a company is hiring visa candidates?
No. A licence means the organisation is approved to sponsor eligible roles — it does not mean it currently has vacancies or will sponsor any particular role. Check live vacancies and the salary rules for the specific occupation before applying.
Keep exploring: browse live visa-sponsored jobs · list of companies that can sponsor a visa in the UK · SOC codes with salary (going rates) · 2026 salary thresholds · all cities & routes
Source & verification
Counts and organisation details are derived mechanically from the gov.uk Register of Licensed Sponsors (workers), last synced 24 August 2026. The register changes frequently — an organisation’s status can change at any time. Tarve is an independent information service, not a regulated immigration adviser; always confirm the current register entry on gov.uk.