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17 December 2024
- Mitie has welcomed the 6,000th electric vehicle (EV) to its fleet, unveiled by the Minister for the Future of Roads, Lilian Greenwood MP in Westminster
- The vehicle will join Mitie’s ESM Power business, playing a crucial role for engineers maintaining green power networks nationwide
- The milestone marks another major step in Mitie’s journey to net zero as it continues to lead the way in sustainable transport
12 December 2024
- Mitie has secured a four-year contract with the Metropolitan Police Service (MPS) to deliver planned and reactive engineering services across its entire estate
- Responsible for the upkeep of critical building infrastructure across 209 sites, Mitie will play a crucial role in supporting London’s police service
- All engineers on the contract will use electric vehicles as part of Mitie’s commitment to supporting the MPS’ decarbonisation targets
10 December 2024
- Mitie has secured a seven-year contract extension, worth £17 million per year, with Thales in the UK, part of the global technology group with markets in the defence and security, aerospace and space, digital identity and security
- The contract will see Mitie deliver integrated facilities management services, including energy management, cleaning, landscaping and security across 16 Thales sites across the UK, including its Reading headquarters
- Bringing its technology-led approach to facilities transformation, Mitie will install over 4,000 new sensors across the Thales estate to reduce the downtime and energy use of critical building systems, like heating and ventilation
5 December 2024
- Almost three quarters of people (69%) change their route home during winter to avoid walking in the dark, spending an average of £100 extra per month on taxis and public transport
- Seven in ten (71%) say more needs to be done to improve street safety and one in five (19%) say employers should play a role in this
- In response, Mitie has partnered with personal safety app, WalkSafe, to develop an enhanced service for organisations that want to offer additional personal safety support for their colleagues through a specialist 24/7 contact centre
29 November 2024
- Mitie has ranked first-place in SFMI’s 2024 ESG audit
- Exceptional performance across decarbonisation, social value, wellbeing and risk management contributed to Mitie’s top spot ranking
- The award builds on Mitie’s previous SFMI successes and broader ESG recognition
26 November 2024
- Mitie has secured a five-year facilities management contract with His Majesty’s Revenue and Customs (HMRC), worth £130 million
- Across 28 sites up and down the UK, Mitie will provide a range of specialist services to support the maintenance and upgrades of HMRC’s buildings
- The contract builds on Mitie’s existing partnership with HMRC, having delivered security services across its entire UK estate since 2019
18 November 2024
- Mitie has been awarded Silver membership within The 5% Club
- The accreditation recognises Mitie’s consistent commitment to providing earn and learn opportunities, with over 1,400 apprentices currently working at Mitie
- Mitie’s Silver membership is a recognition of its commitment to develop emerging talent, which has also contributed to the achievement of three consecutive listings as a Top 100 Apprenticeship Employer
5 November 2024
- The four-year contract will cover facilities management, maintenance and new installations across the Great Western Railway (GWR) estate, a key part of the UK’s transport infrastructure
- It includes over 200 stations and six depots from London to Penzance, including South Wales, the West Country and the Cotswolds
- A dedicated engineering solution has been developed for the contract and Mitie’s team will also support with GWR’s energy reduction programmes
25 October 2024
- Mitie has welcomed three new apprenticeship cohorts to its business in the past week
- 222 colleagues, new and existing, have been enrolled onto either Women in Leadership, Data, or Engineering programmes
- The apprenticeships span technical, digital, and leadership roles, supporting career progression across the entire business
26 September 2024
- Mitie has kicked off its engineering apprenticeship programme for 2024 with 80 new recruits eager to kickstart their careers
- Each apprentice will focus on a specific aspect of engineering – from electrical and heating and ventilation to refrigeration and building services – at sites located across England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland
- This year marks the highest intake of engineering apprentices for Mitie to date, and underscores its commitment to grow and build its workforce with the skills needed for the future