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Mitie rolls out electric ‘mowbots’ to work alongside landscapers across the UK

Thu, 18 Jun 2026 08:03:00 Z

Mitie has welcomed 24 AI-powered robot mowers, known as ‘mowbots’, marking one of the first investments at this scale in the sector
Colleagues will build new digital skills as ‘Robot Pilots’, programming and overseeing the ‘mowbots’
The Kress Voyager autonomous robots enable more sustainable grounds maintenance with zero direct emissions, lower noise, no fuel use and a ‘grass cycling’ approach that helps naturally improve soil health

Mon, 15 Jun 2026 08:05:00 Z

Mitie has secured contracts with Elgin to connect three solar PV farms across the UK to local electricity networks and the National Grid
The sites will generate around 90 million kWh of electricity each year, enough to power more than 33,000 homes while cutting UK carbon emissions
The projects will help deliver renewable energy to communities across the UK, supporting local energy demand and strengthening regional and national energy resilience

Tue, 09 Jun 2026 07:58:00 Z

Mitie extends its partnership with the Government Property Agency (GPA), with a new £4 million contract to deliver maintenance and engineering services at refurbished offices in Peterborough and Whitehall
Supporting the GPA’s ambition to deliver best‑in‑class workplaces, Mitie will also provide specialist compliance services including electrical, fire and security testing systems
The new contract will create jobs and apprenticeships alongside dedicated volunteering hours, reflecting Mitie’s commitment to employment opportunities and local communities

Fri, 29 May 2026 08:01:00 Z

Mitie has been granted a Royal Warrant by Appointment to His Majesty King Charles III
The appointment recognises Mitie’s continuous supply of services to the Royal Household for more than five years
 The honour reflects the consistently high standards delivered by colleagues

Tue, 26 May 2026 08:28:00 Z

Mitie extends its 13-year partnership with Birmingham Airport for an additional two years, continuing to deliver critical security and baggage screening services
The contract extension has created 60 new security officer roles across airport operations and includes additional security support for the transformation of the airport’s terminal building
Mitie will continue to support Birmingham Airport’s chosen charity, Birmingham Children’s Hospital, as part of its commitment to the local community

Wed, 20 May 2026 08:30:00 Z

Mitie has secured a new £26 million contract at AstraZeneca’s Macclesfield campus in Cheshire
The contract will see Mitie deliver mechanical and electrical maintenance, reactive engineering services and energy management
The partnership includes a focus on people and skills, with investment in apprenticeships, training and long-term workforce development

Mon, 18 May 2026 08:24:00 Z

Mitie has secured a new £27 million facilities management contract with Kingston and Richmond NHS Foundation Trust, delivering intelligence-led cleaning, portering and waste management services
Introducing electric portering vehicles and cutting carbon emissions through local supply chains, Mitie is supporting the Trust’s Green Plan and wider NHS Net Zero ambitions
The contract reflects Mitie’s commitment to uplift people and places through skills development, education and employment pathways for the local community

Fri, 01 May 2026 08:46:00 Z

Mitie has secured a new five‑year contract to continue delivering critical security services at Sellafield, Europe’s largest nuclear facility
By providing a dedicated Intelligence Analyst within Mitie’s national intelligence centre, the contract will enhance data sharing among key stakeholders, on site and throughout the UK’s nuclear estate
A new Nuclear Security Centre of Excellence will be established to set consistent national standards for nuclear security in terms of recruitment and training

Tue, 07 Apr 2026 08:13:00 Z

Mitie has extended its 26-year Facilities Management partnership with North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust (NCIC), delivering critical services including cleaning, maintenance, security, patient catering, and portering services
The contract will see a further rollout of Mitie’s smart portering service to support day-to-day tasks, including delivering key equipment and waste management
Mitie will provide engineering apprenticeship opportunities over the year and dedicate up to 1,000 volunteering hours to support the local community and healthcare charities

Mon, 30 Mar 2026 08:07:00 Z

Custom Solar, part of Mitie, and Zestec have partnered with Merlin Entertainments to deliver a 1.2MW solar carport at LEGOLAND® Windsor, producing over 1.1m kWh of clean power annually and cutting over 190 tonnes of carbon emissions per year
The solar carport now supplies onsite renewable electricity directly to the resort and improves guest experience with shaded parking
The project demonstrates Custom Solar’s ability to deliver large scale, on site renewable infrastructure, reducing grid reliance and supporting lower carbon, more resilient operations in visitor environments