UK trades → Australia
Moving to Australia from the UK? Your trade can take you there.
TEA guides UK tradespeople through the whole journey — skills assessment, employer sponsorship negotiations, and a soft landing when you arrive.
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UK migration & Australian trade demand
National context — not TEA client results
10,205
permanent migration places granted to UK nationals · 2024–25
4,650
of those UK places were employer-sponsored · 2024–25
29%
of Australian occupations in shortage · 2025
Nearly half
of Australian trade roles in shortage · 2025
Latest published figures, checked October 2026. Statistics sources: Home Affairs, UK country profile (2024–25) and Jobs and Skills Australia, 2025 Occupation Shortage List. Migration figures cover all occupations and permanent visa places granted, not arrivals or UK tradespeople specifically. Shortages are not employer or vacancy counts. These figures do not indicate assessment success, visa eligibility or guaranteed employment.
Book a free Discovery CallSkills assessment, work visas and jobs — everything between you and your new life, handled
Emigrating as a tradesperson is a chain of hurdles — miss one and the whole move stalls. We run the whole chain for you, in the right order.
Stage 1 — Strategy & skills assessment
Your Strategy Session, skills assessment, client portal access, and document and evidence collection, all handled in the right order.
Stage 2 — Job search & interview prep
Targeted job search, interview preparation and getting you ready for employer outreach.
Stage 3 — Sponsorship & offer negotiations
We negotiate with employers on sponsorship and your job offer, so you understand the deal and your contract.
Stage 4 — Relocation & next steps
Flights, shipping your tools, short-term accommodation and your first weeks on the ground.
Trades Australia is crying out for
Australia's skilled occupation lists are stacked with trades. If yours is below, there's a very good chance there's a visa and an employer waiting for you.
- Electricians
- Plumbers & Gasfitters
- Carpenters & Joiners
- Bricklayers
- Welders & Fabricators
- HVAC & Refrigeration
- Plasterers
- Motor Mechanics
- Fitters & Turners
- Roofers
- Painters & Decorators
- Cabinet Makers
Find out where you stand — free
A 15-minute call with our team: we'll check your trade against the occupation lists, outline your visa options, and map your timeline.
Book your free Discovery Call