110 employers in Smethwick hold a licence on the Home Office register of licensed sponsors. Which industries they are in, who joined or left the register, and who is advertising jobs now.
From the Home Office register, read twice a day. Profile built 4 Nov 2026.
In the last 30 days, 1 employers in Smethwick joined the register and 1 left it. 2 of the 96 sponsors with a Companies House record were incorporated in the last 2 years.
The main Companies House industry code of each licensed sponsor in Smethwick, compared with the whole register.
| Industry | Sponsors | Share in Smethwick | Share UK-wide |
|---|---|---|---|
| Freight transport by road (SIC 49410)11.7× the UK share | 8 | 7.3% | 0.6% |
| 4 |
| 3.6% |
| 3.7% |
| Event catering activities (SIC 56210)10.9× the UK share | 3 | 2.7% | 0.3% |
| Other service activities n.e.c. (SIC 96090)1.9× the UK share | 3 | 2.7% | 1.4% |
| Other education n.e.c. (SIC 85590)3.4× the UK share | 2 | 1.8% | 0.5% |
| Retail sale of bread, cakes, flour confectionery and sugar confectionery in specialised stores (SIC 47240)6.5× the UK share | 2 | 1.8% | 0.3% |
| Sale of used cars and light motor vehicles (SIC 45112)3.3× the UK share | 2 | 1.8% | 0.6% |
| Wholesale of clothing and footwear (SIC 46420)6.5× the UK share | 2 | 1.8% | 0.3% |
| Other retail sale not in stores, stalls or markets (SIC 47990)6.7× the UK share | 2 | 1.8% | 0.3% |
| Retail sale of fruit and vegetables in specialised stores (SIC 47210)9.6× the UK share | 2 | 1.8% | 0.2% |
Shares are of all licensed sponsors, including those with no industry code on record.
We found no live job adverts in Smethwick from employers on the register today. Adverts are checked every 4 hours.
The register does not say why a sponsor left: a licence can be revoked, surrendered or expire. Renamed companies are not counted as leaving.
| Month | Joined | Left |
|---|---|---|
| October 2026 | 1 | 1 |
| August 2026 | 1 | 0 |
| June 2026 | 1 | 1 |
| May 2026 | 1 | 0 |
| April 2026 | 1 | 0 |
| March 2026 | 1 | 0 |
| February 2026 | 2 | 2 |
| December 2025 | 1 | 1 |
The current month is still filling. Our copy of the register starts in December 2025.
A sponsor can hold several routes, so these add up to more than the number of sponsors.
From the Home Office register of licensed sponsors, Companies House and job adverts. A sponsor is listed under the town the register gives for it. Being on the register does not mean an employer is hiring or will sponsor a particular role. This page is information, not immigration advice.
The jobs with the most sponsored workers in Smethwick in 2025, from Home Office figures. Each job report shows who sponsors it, pay and visas granted.
Employers in Smethwick that sponsored at least one worker for the job in 2025.
110 employers based in Smethwick hold a sponsor licence on the Home Office register of licensed sponsors.
Since December 2025, 9 sponsors in Smethwick joined the register and 5 left it. In the last 30 days, 1 joined and 1 left.
Freight transport by road (SIC 49410): 8 sponsors, 7.3% of licensed sponsors in Smethwick, compared with 0.6% across the UK.
We found no live job adverts in Smethwick from employers on the register today. A licence means an employer can sponsor; it does not mean it is hiring.
None at the moment. No licensed sponsor in Smethwick has a B rating.