RB Shops Retail Limited t/a Handy Stores: UK visa sponsorship
Yes, RB Shops Retail Limited t/a Handy Stores holds a UK Home Office sponsor licence.
It appears on the official register of licensed sponsors, registered in Chester Le Street. A licence means the employer can sponsor eligible roles, it does not mean every job it advertises comes with sponsorship. Always confirm for the specific role, and verify on gov.uk.
- Licence status
- Listed on register
- Registered town
- Chester Le Street
- Visa routes
- Skilled Worker
- Licence rating
- Worker (A rating)
- County
- County Durham
Checked against the Home Office register on 24 September 2026, refreshed daily.
RB Shops Retail Limited t/a Handy Stores sponsorship: common questions
Does RB Shops Retail Limited t/a Handy Stores sponsor UK work visas?
Yes. RB Shops Retail Limited t/a Handy Stores appears on the UK Home Office register of licensed sponsors, which means it is licensed to sponsor workers on the Skilled Worker route. Holding a licence means the employer can sponsor eligible roles; it does not guarantee that any specific job comes with sponsorship, so always confirm for the role you are applying to.
Where is RB Shops Retail Limited t/a Handy Stores registered as a sponsor?
On the register, RB Shops Retail Limited t/a Handy Stores is listed in Chester Le Street. Employers can sponsor staff working anywhere they operate, not only at the registered address.
Which visa routes can RB Shops Retail Limited t/a Handy Stores sponsor?
RB Shops Retail Limited t/a Handy Stores is licensed for: Skilled Worker. Each route has its own eligibility and salary rules set by the Home Office.
How do I check RB Shops Retail Limited t/a Handy Stores's sponsor licence myself?
Search for "RB Shops Retail Limited t/a Handy Stores" in the official register of licensed sponsors on gov.uk. The register is the authoritative source and is updated regularly, including when a licence is added, suspended or revoked.
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Sponsorship data: Home Office register + job ad wording. Not immigration advice, verify on gov.uk. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.