These companies regularly sponsor visas and hire from abroad.
If you’re trying to work in the UK in 2025, one of the hardest parts is finding employers who are actually willing (and legally able) to hire foreign workers. The good news? Hundreds of UK companies are licensed to sponsor overseas staff, and some actively recruit abroad every year.
This guide lists the top 20 UK employers that hire the most international workers — including those offering Skilled Worker Visa sponsorship, Health & Care visas, and entry-level roles.
⭐ Why These Employers Hire International Staff
These companies tend to recruit from overseas because they:
- have large staff shortages
- are registered as licensed visa sponsors
- run global recruitment campaigns
- have high turnover and need constant staffing
- operate in sectors with chronic shortages (care, logistics, hospitality, engineering)
If you’re applying from outside the UK, these employers give you the best chance of success.
1. NHS (National Health Service)
The UK’s largest employer. Recruits thousands of workers from abroad yearly.
Roles hired:
- nurses
- care assistants
- healthcare support workers
- technicians
- radiographers
Visa: Health & Care Worker Visa
Why they hire: Massive staffing shortages.
2. Amazon UK
Amazon hires international workers for both warehouse and management roles.
Roles:
- warehouse operative
- picker/packer
- supervisors
- delivery drivers (own licence required)
Visa: Limited sponsorship but strong for skilled roles.
3. Tesco
One of the biggest supermarket chains in the UK.
Roles:
- retail assistants
- warehouse staff
- customer service
- logistics
Visa: Some roles offer sponsorship, especially in distribution.
4. Care UK
Private care provider with thousands of vacancies.
Roles:
- care assistant
- senior carer
- support worker
Visa: Very strong for sponsorship
Why easy: Shortage occupation.
5. Bupa UK
Hospital, care home, and health insurance company.
Roles:
- healthcare assistants
- carers
- admin staff
- nurses
Visa: Yes, regularly sponsors.
6. McDonald’s UK
One of the easiest employers for students and starters.
Roles:
- crew member
- shift manager
- kitchen staff
Visa: They rarely sponsor, but great for those already in the UK on Graduate or Student visas.
7. Hilton Hotels
Hotels hire huge numbers of international staff.
Roles:
- housekeeping
- front desk
- food & beverage
- supervisors
Visa: Skilled Worker Visa available for some roles.
8. Marriott Hotels UK
Similar to Hilton but more sponsorship opportunities.
Roles:
- housekeeping
- bar staff
- chefs
- managers
Visa: Yes, sponsorship available.
9. DPD UK
A major parcel delivery company.
Roles:
- warehouse
- van driver
- sorter
- customer service
Visa: Some sponsorship for logistics supervisors.
10. Royal Mail
Huge employer nationwide.
Roles:
- delivery staff
- sorting staff
- customer service
Visa: Limited, but seasonal roles popular for international workers already in the UK.
11. DHL UK
Global logistics giant — sponsors widely.
Roles:
- warehouse
- forklift drivers
- managers
- logistics coordinators
Visa: Yes.
12. KFC UK
Easy-entry hospitality roles.
Roles:
- team member
- cooks
- shift leaders
Visa: Sponsorship possible for supervisors.
13. JP Morgan UK
Strong for international professionals.
Roles:
- finance
- tech
- banking
- cybersecurity
Visa: Yes — professional roles only.
14. PwC (PricewaterhouseCoopers)
Huge global employer.
Roles:
- analysts
- accountants
- tech
- tax advisory
Visa: Yes. Great for graduates.
15. Primark
Popular for retail workers.
Roles:
- retail assistant
- stockroom
- supervisors
Visa: Some sponsorship for senior roles.
16. Sainsbury’s / Argos
Major supermarket + retail chain.
Roles:
- retail
- warehouse
- drivers
Visa: Sponsorship available mainly in logistics.
17. Wagamama
Restaurant chain popular with international staff.
Roles:
- chefs
- kitchen staff
- front of house
Visa: Yes — especially for chef roles.
18. Greggs
Bakery chain hiring nationwide.
Roles:
- retail
- kitchen
- bakery operatives
Visa: Some sponsorship possible.
19. Serco UK
Government/public sector contractor.
Roles:
- security
- transport
- admin
- healthcare assistants
Visa: Yes.
20. Ocado
Biggest online supermarket in the UK.
Roles:
- warehouse
- drivers
- packers
- tech roles
Visa: Good for skilled positions.
✔ Tips to Increase Your Chances of Getting Hired
Follow these steps:
1. Use a UK-style CV
Short, simple, no photo.
2. Apply for 20–30 jobs per week
The UK job market is numbers-based.
3. Target employers who sponsor visas
Don’t waste time on companies that don’t.
4. Improve your English communication
Affects interview success more than anything else.
5. Be flexible with shifts
Evenings/weekends = more job offers.
⭐ Final Thoughts
Working in the UK in 2025 is still very realistic — you just need to focus on employers who actually hire international staff. The companies above hire foreign workers every year, and several offer visa sponsorship directly.