Welcome to Mitie People This website is for every Mitie colleague. Here you’ll find the easiest access to benefits, career development, and career possibilities. The most up-to-date news and opportunities for you to get involved in. If you’re looking for the corporate Mitie website, please visit www.mitie.com Team Talk Live 2023 Team Talk Live is where you and Mitie come together. This year we came to you – five cities, one week, 13 live shows and 16 digital events. Catch up on all the content from the week, find out more about your business division, the importance of speaking up and how the gazelle are finding Mitie. Watch it all on demand here What's on – get involved before it's gone Action Now At Mitie we’re on a mission to hit Net Zero and transform our Social Value impact. With Action Now, we aim to challenge the way you think, encourage you to have conversations, but most importantly help make this planet have a brighter future. February 2024: Take the ‘Travel to Work’ Survey Latest Mitie News Happy St Patrick’s Day! This coming Sunday, 17 March, is St Patrick’s Day – celebrating the Patron Saint of Ireland, who lived during the fifth century. St Patrick was born in Roman Britain, kidnapped and taken to Ireland… Action Now – Reducing Plastic Waste and Enhancing Resource Efficiency! Plastics – they’re everywhere. From the packaging of our groceries to the keyboards we type on, plastics have become an integral part of our daily lives. However, their ubiquitous presence comes with a significant… A Night to Remember… You might remember we recently ran a story about the amazing work done by the team at George’s Rockstars to provide music therapy to very sick children in hospital across the UK. George was… Mitie to host first Risk & Resilience Week We’re excited to announce the launch of our first-ever Mitie Risk and Resilience Week, which will take place from Monday, 20 May 2024. We’re setting it up to help us all become more collaborative and risk-aware…. Supporting our colleagues through Ramadan This Sunday, 10 March, marks the beginning of Ramadan. This is the holiest month in the Islamic calendar. Many Muslims around the world will be fasting, avoiding eating and drinking during the hours of… Meet our Exceptional Women Panellists We celebrated International Women’s Day yesterday live at The Shard as our Mitie Women Can network hosted their marquee event of the year, allowing us to honour the contributions of women across Mitie. It… Mitie’s Careers Fair at Glasgow Gurdwara In celebration of National Apprenticeship Week in Scotland, Karamjeet Bhogal (KJ) came up with the idea to host a careers fair at the Central Gurdwara in Glasgow on Sunday, February 25. What began as a casual… A little appreciation goes a long way… National Employee Appreciation Day, observed annually on the first Friday of March, serves as a great opportunity for organisations like us, to recognise and acknowledge the relentless hard work and dedication of our colleagues…. Listen and share: Our New Science of Service Podcast Launches Today Get ready to dive head-first into the world of facilities management! The first episode of our brand-new series, ‘The Science of Service Podcast’, is now available to stream. Join our hosts – the Workplace Geeks,… Mitie colleague takes on Guinness World Record challenge to raise money for charity Glen Bailey, a Mitie Emergency Response Services based at Springfields and also an on-call firefighter, for Lancashire Fire & Rescue Service, took on a gruelling challenge this week to deadlift for 24 hours straight… Merry Christmas We’re fast approaching Christmas Day, Monday 25 December. It’s hard to miss all the trees, lights, and decorations, not to mention the shops full of gifts and cards. This Christian celebration has grown into… Career Corner Julie Hello, and welcome to another Career Corner blog, where Dolly and I discuss all the most import issues of the moment relating to your career and development at Mitie. This month, we’ve been… Mitie’s guide to a sustainable Christmas! We’re gearing up for the festive season, but did you know there is a 25% increase in waste over the Christmas period? The materials used for gift wrapping typically go to landfills, but if… Happy Hanukkah Hanukkah, the eight-day Jewish festival, starts today, Thursday 7 December. Also known as Chanukah, it’s observed by Jewish communities across the globe. This Festival of Lights dates back over 2,000 years. It marks the… The inspiring legacy of little rock star George Meet Neil OShaughnessy one of our Service Engineers in Fire and Security. Neil has been with us for nearly 13 years and is based in Hampshire where he lives with his wife of 38… The Mitie Mini-Guide to COP28 COP28 kicked off last week, putting the challenge of net zero by 2050 back at the top of the global agenda. Regardless of our customer’s decarbonisation focus – be it buildings, transport, energy, biodiversity… Celebrating a Decade of Impact: Mitie Foundation’s 10-Year Anniversary Ceremony In 2023, the Mitie Foundation proudly marked a decade of transformative impact and service to communities. On the 7 December, we are set to commemorate this remarkable 10-year journey at a special ceremony. This… CHORD network recruitment now open Do you want to help transform equality, diversity and inclusion at Mitie? Well now’s your chance as recruitment for our CHORD Networks is open! Fill out the form to apply! Are you passionate about creating an inclusive… Awards night for Mitie Ireland Our Mitie Ireland team are celebrating a win and two finalists at the Irish Security Industry Association awards. Congratulations to our very own Eddie McBrearty for winning the Security Officer of the Year award…. How distractions affect your ability to drive safely Do you know that distractions come in many forms and fall into one of three categories? So what are those categories, and what can we do to steer clear of them? Visual distractions This… Mitales from abroad- Tom’s story Following on with our latest Mitie People series, ‘MiTales from abroad.’ This collection of stories and Q&As will spotlight our amazing frontline colleagues from overseas sites, giving us the chance to learn about their… Our Half Year Results – a message from our CEO, Phil Bentley Today marks an important milestone as we announce our first-half financial results for the period ending September 2023. I am delighted to report that we have had a fantastic start to the year, and… Why we have speed limits We all drive too fast sometimes….. However, every time we drive faster than the speed limit or too fast for the road conditions, we increase the risk of a crash – and we increase… The importance of regular vehicle checks Regular vehicle checks keep you and your vehicle safe; it also saves money and means that your vehicle is more likely to remain roadworthy. Every day on the roads, we see examples of poorly… Mitie Gives DIY SOS a Helping Hand Members of the Toyota account’s Cleaning Team recently volunteered their time in aid of the BBC’s Children in Need special of DIY SOS Big Build with Nick Knowles in Risley, Derby. The televised building project was… National Road Safety Week takes the drivers seat! National Road Safety week begins on Monday. The week-long campaign promotes road safety awareness, advocates for safer roads and responsible driving behaviour. At Mitie, the safety of our people is of paramount importance, and… Fraud Risk Indicators: Safeguarding Mitie Against Fraud Occupational fraud is a common and costly form of financial crime. Early detection and prevention are crucial to protect Mitie. To end Fraud Awareness Week, we’re going to focus on Fraud Risk Indicators to… MiDeals: Biggest Deals of the Year If you love making big savings (who doesn’t?) you know that the last weekend of November is the biggest opportunity of the year. From Black Friday until Cyber Monday, you can save on just… Combating Fraud: Upholding Mitie’s Culture of Integrity and Trust: Our culture is a reflection of our core values: integrity and trust. As we observe ‘Fraud Awareness Week,’ it’s essential to stress the importance of these values in combating fraud. In today’s post, we… 2 year extension with Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office to commence in December We’ve secured a two-year extension to supply all-encompassing facilities management services for the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) locations in London and Hanslope Park, Milton Keynes. This extended deal kicks off on 1… Conflicts of Interests: Preventing Corruption at Mitie One term that often looms large in the conversation around business and ethics but isn’t always fully understood: “Conflict of Interest.” It’s not just a buzzword; it’s a concept that can make or break… Transgender Awareness Week It’s Transgender Awareness Week, this week (13-19 November). And it’s a great opportunity for us to recognise and celebrate our diverse community. Transgender Awareness Week is all about coming together to raise awareness of… Celebrating our 3 year golden streak in the Defence employer recognition scheme We are thrilled to celebrate our third year as a Gold Award winner in the Ministry of Defence’s Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS). This special award shows our strong commitment to supporting the Armed Forces… National Museums Liverpool contract extended Congratulations to our National Museums Liverpool team who are celebrating a contract extension. Members of the Operational and central teams were on site at the start of this month to help celebrate. They delivered… Reporting Fraud and Whistleblowing: How to Speak Up at Mitie At Mitie, we are committed to ensuring the safety and well-being of our employees and the integrity of our operations. That’s why we’ve established a clear and confidential process for reporting fraud and serious… Fraud Awareness Week 2023 – Protecting Ourselves and Our Business In a world where fraud has become an increasingly pervasive threat, both personally and professionally, awareness and vigilance are our most powerful weapons. This is why we are participating in Fraud Awareness Week 2023, an… Investing in our future: Welcome to Mitie’s new apprentices in TS This week, over 20 of our new early career apprentices in Technical Services and their managers attended an induction session at the TSOC. The session was introduced by Beverley Winrow, Chief Operating Officer and… Celebrating Bandi Chhor Divas This Sunday, 12 November, millions of Sikhs around the world will celebrate Bandi Chhor Divas. What is Bandi Chhor Divas?Bandi Chhor Divas means ‘Day of Liberation’. It commemorates the day the sixth Guru of… Happy Diwali! Over the next few nights, you might see and hear fireworks and houses lit up with lights. That’s because it’s Diwali on Sunday 12 November. What is Diwali?Diwali is the festival of lights: one… Mitie’s 5-Year Government property win We’re excited to announce we’ve secured a five-year contract with the Government Property Agency (GPA). This contract will allow us to provide various facilities management services, such as cleaning, grounds maintenance, waste management, and… MiTales from abroad- Dorcas’s story Following on with our latest Minet series , ‘MiTales from abroad.’ This collection of stories and Q&As will spotlight our amazing frontline colleagues from overseas sites, giving us the chance to learn about their… Celebration Hub: New MiDeals Discounts Available Now! If you’re not already registered to the Celebration Hub, you’re missing out on a world of incredible benefits, and it’s time to change that. Celebration Hub is your gateway to a universe of perks,… Working at Heights Recap: Contractor Management Since we rolled out the Work at Height (WaH) procedure, our goal has been to achieve compliance, and the progress we’re making is excellent, so thank you for your support! In our quest for… Welcoming GBE Converge Group to the Mitie family! Mitie just keeps on growing – Great news! We’ve acquired GBE Converge Group, a leading specialist in fire and security systems design, installation, and maintenance. With over 20 years of experience, GBE Converge Group offers… Cyprus welcomes the £256m MOD facilities management contract Starting 1st November, the UK Armed Forces in Cyprus can look forward to an exciting range of essential services, all thanks to a brand new contract by the Defence Infrastructure Organisation (DIO). With a… Business Services, Career Corner Welcome back to the second edition of Career Corner, it’s great to see you! Julie’s View Great News…we’ve joined the 5% Club The 5% Club is dedicated to the advancement of the UK workforce… Watch Out! The Clocks Go Back With October coming to an end, the clocks will go back across the UK on Sunday (29 October), giving us an extra hour of much-needed sunlight as we approach the darker winter months. While… Join the ‘Great Pension Treasure Hunt’ The last Sunday in October (29th) not only marks the day the clocks go back but also National Pension Tracing Day (NPTD). The campaign invites people to use the extra hour gained this Sunday… Thank you to our frontline cleaning colleagues It was National Thank Your Cleaner Day on Thursday 18 October and we celebrated in true Mitie style…with lots of tea and cake. Amidst the ongoing COVID-19 situation, it’s impossible to overlook the vital role that our professional… Our new expenses policy Today, Thursday 26 October 2023, Simon Kirkpatrick, Chief Financial Officer, launched our new Employee Business Expenses and Travel Policy which takes effect from 1 November 2023. The updated policy has been designed to make the process clearer and to… Mitie sails into new contract ort’s capacity for recycling, working with port vendors to replace use of single-use plastics with more sustainable products, and donating or selling redundant furniture, with the profits going to social enterprises. Working in partnership… #signupskillup Welcomes 60 Talented Minds to Our Mitie Family We are delighted to welcome the September and October 2023 cohorts of Mitie apprentices into the business! We rolled out the virtual red carpet on Tuesday, 10 October, to welcome 60 talented colleagues from all… MiTales From Abroad- Shaun’s story Following on with our latest Minet series, ‘MiTales from Abroad.’ This collection of stories and Q&As will spotlight our amazing frontline colleagues from overseas sites, giving us the chance to learn about their day-to-day… Network Rail colleagues are going the extra mile Following the recent Network Rail contract renewal, we wanted to update you on all the brilliant things the team have been getting up too. Social value We’re all-over social value at Mitie because we… Today is National Thank Your Cleaner Day A great opportunity for us to recognise the hard-work and dedication of our frontline cleaning teams. Since COVID-19 there has never been a more important time to be a cleaner and we wanted to… Simply the BEST- Mitie takes home people award at this year’s IWFM Impact Awards Mitie, in collaboration with E.ON, has won People Development and Talent Retention award at this year’s IWFM Impact Awards, for our Business Excellence Smart Toolbox (BEST). The Toolbox, first developed on the E.ON account,… Putting the lid on our disposable cup waste As part of our commitment to hit our net zero carbon emissions by 2025 negating the amount of greenhouse gases produced by our activity, we’re removing all single-use paper cups from our Birmingham, Manchester,… G2 Energy commences design contract worth over £180k! We’re delighted to share that our G2 Energy team have secured a new design contract with Metka, Mytilineos Energy & Metals, worth £183k! The project involves the ICP design for a 132kV grid connection… Celebrating Navratri Navratri, one of the most significant festivals in the Hindu calendar, starts this Sunday, 15 October. It’s marked by nine nights (‘nav’ means nine and ‘ratri’ means nights) of vibrant celebrations. The festival honours… Welcome to the family…Cliniwaste Drum roll please…we’re delighted to tell you that we’ve acquired Cliniwaste, a leading clinical waste specialist that we’ve been working closely with for several years. Around 40 new colleagues will be joining our Mitie… It’s World Mental Health Day Today (Tuesday 10 October) is World Mental Health Day. It’s a day to talk about mental health and show everyone that mental health matters. It’s also a day to let people know that it’s… Introducing: MiTales from Abroad series We are thrilled to announce the launch of a brand-new series, ‘MiTales from Abroad.’ This collection of stories and Q&As will spotlight our amazing frontline colleagues from overseas sites, giving us the chance to… Baby Loss Awareness Week Trigger warning – This article discusses sensitive topics related to baby loss that may evoke strong emotions. This topic may be triggering to you and support is available for those who may find this… Sainsburys Management Academy update In April 2023, we established the Sainsbury’s Management Academy with the aim of enhancing skills and offering a clear career progression pathway for our committed colleagues who are eager to advance their careers within… Breaking the “Concrete Ceiling” The Unique Struggles of Black Women in the UK Labour Market “This idea that we all have the same life is false. Race, Class, and Gender come together to shape the life chance of… Full steam ahead for Network Rail and Mitie GREAT NEWS! We’ve won the Network Rail contract for a potential further seven years. We’ve been delivering top notch IFM services across 800 sites for Network Rail for over 10 years. So, it’s great… Working at Height Recap Series: A Message from Peter Dickinson, Chief Legal Officer. It’s been seven months since we introduced the updated Working at Height Procedure, and we are back again with the ‘Working at Height Recap’ series. We have an important video to share to kick-start… No More Disposable Cup Day Tomorrow, Wednesday 4 October, marks No More Disposable Cup Day. It’s a day that aims to raise awareness about the impact of single-use cups on the environment, encouraging people to choose reusable alternatives and… Merlin Connect launches We’re the UK’s leading provider of cleaning and hygiene services, and now we’ve launched a new cutting-edge cleaning technology platform. Merlin Connect harnesses our ability to communicate, collect data and present analytics to create… Cancer Health Checks: MWC Partners with Macmillan for Vital Awareness Every 90 seconds, someone in the UK hears the life-altering words, ‘You have cancer.’ Even more startling, one out of every two people in the UK will face that moment in their lifetime. These… Help the homeless this World Habitat Day World Habitat Day, celebrated on 2 October, is a day dedicated to recognising the importance of safe and adequate housing for all. Homelessness in the UK remains a pressing social issue and Shelter a… Awards for MyMitie and Team Talk Live We’ve won three awards at the Employer Brand Management Awards 2023! These are for MyMitie (our employee value proposition) and our Team Talk Live event earlier this year. These projects were the result of… Asian Hornets alert: how to help stop them The Yellow-Legged Asian Hornet has embarked on an unwelcome journey to the UK. This endangers our native pollinators and jeopardises the biodiversity of our insect population. In turn, this threatens the valuable aid our… National Inclusion Week: Enhance your EDI learning As National Inclusion Week continues, today we are looking at the role that learning and development can play in strengthening an inclusive culture. Contributing to this culture is everyone’s shared responsibility, so it’s important… National Inclusion Week: Catch up on our intersectionality webinar As part of National Inclusion Week, yesterday we ran ‘Take action to understand intersectionality & how this impacts colleagues’, a webinar focused on exploring the overlapping and intersecting identities that we all have. … Let it bee – Improving biodiversity at home As we grapple with the challenges of climate change and loss of natural habitats it can be difficult to see what we, as humans, can do to improve biodiversity. Biodiversity is essential for the… Mitie Projects grows relationship with Midland Heart with new seven-year contract Mitie Property Services has been awarded a new £3m p/a contract over the next seven years with Midland Heart, a leading UK housing care and support business, with some 33,000 homes. Mitie will now… National Inclusion Week: Reflections from our allies National Inclusion Week offers a great opportunity to reflect upon the vital role that allyship plays in fostering a more inclusive and collaborative environment for everyone. This year’s theme, #TakeActionMakeImpact, encourages us all to… MyStory: Charles crowned Chief of Mabonie! Our own Charles Funna, Senior Customer Experience Manager at Vodafone, has been crowned Chief of Mabonie, a village in Sierra Leone. This is in recognition of all his charity and community-building work there. Charles… Step into the future of security with MIS At Mitie, we understand the ever-evolving world of security and the importance of staying ahead of emerging threats. And that’s why we’re excited to invite you and your customers to our upcoming MIS (Mitie… Business Services, Career Corner launches Welcome to our first ever Business Services, Career Corner Blog, featuring Julie Mason, People Director, Business Services and Dolly Ogundimu, Learning and Development Business Partner, Business Services. The content you’ll read here is specifically… Meet the Stars: Kayleigh Nash ‘Kayleigh was recently awarded a Mitie Star for demonstrating that ‘Our customers’ business, is our business.’ Kayleigh has worked at Mitie since 2015, starting her journey as a Database Administrator for Mitie Water, during… Monitoring health by knowing your numbers The Know Your Numbers Hub is an online collection of videos, downloads and signposts provided by Optima Health, to help grow your understanding of blood pressure. The hub provides the tools and guidance to help… Action Now chat with Rachael Burn By now you’ve probably heard all about Action Now, our campaign to help our colleagues live a more sustainable life. But you might not know Rachael Burn our Environment and Social Value Manager and one of the brains… Mitie secures contract extensions at four UK airports Great news, we’ve extended our partnership with four major UK airports including Manchester, East Midlands, London Stansted and Belfast City. Our colleagues will continue to deliver essential cleaning, waste, technical and security and baggage… World Sepsis Day 2023 Yesterday marked World Sepsis Day, a global day of awareness and fundraising to fight a devastating condition that accounts for millions of preventable deaths worldwide each year. Harriet Cloake, Group Head of Internal Communications,… Mitie recognises National Suicide Prevention Week It’s National Suicide Prevention Week this week, 11 – 15 September, and for those of you who didn’t get the chance to attend our brilliant event, How to save a life on Monday 11… MiTime For Safety- A call to pause for safety Today, we are excited to launch a Mitie wide MiTime for Safety, an initiative aimed at raising awareness and ensuring the wellbeing of our employees. MiTime for Safety offers a moment of reflection, discussion… Celebrating Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year Rosh Hashanah is the Jewish New Year – a two-day celebration of one of the holiest days of the Jewish faith. It’s the anniversary of the creation of Adam and Eve, and their first… Custom Solar shines bright as they take home industry award Custom Solar have been awarded ‘Project of the Year by Specialist Contractor’ at the CN Specialist Awards, for their work at Portsmouth International Port. Last year, Custom Solar developed and pioneered the first ever… Meet the Stars: Sudarat Kanhate Sudarat Kanhate, Supervisor, Communities was recently awarded a Mitie Star for displaying the value ‘Our customers’ business, is our business’ during a difficult time on the contract while they were short-staffed. She managed this… Mitie Obtains 5-Year Contract with Government Property Agency We’re Thrilled to Announce that we’ve won a 5-Year Government Property Agency Contract!Following a competitive tender process, we have successfully settled a new five-year contract with the Government Property Agency (GPA) via the Crown… Introducing Carer’s leave MyVoice is our opportunity to share our insights about the work we do, the way things are done, and our ideas for improving how we do them. It’s our platform for positive engagement and… Securing the Future: Mitie Spain Expands with the Acquisition of Biservicus Group Our business in Spain warmly welcomes the Biservicus Group into our fold as we take an exciting step forward in expanding our security services. With this recent acquisition, our business is proud to gain… Top tips for staying safe in the sun With a surprising dose of September sun this week, it’s important to take the right precautions, and look out for anyone vulnerable around you. Here are some tips for keeping cool and reducing the… Welcome to JCA Engineering! Today we welcome JCA Engineering, to Mitie, bringing nearly two decades of experience to Mitie as a trusted provider of innovative engineering project design, delivery and maintenance. They specialise in critical environments, including data… Mitie welcomes new retail colleagues to the family It’s been a busy week for our retail sector teams as we welcome nearly 400 new colleagues to the Mitie family across two of our largest and most prestigious accounts. Our cleaning services are… Meet our new Helpdesk team Since November 2022 we have been working hard to offshore HR and Payroll services to the Wipro team in Mumbai. The next stage of the transition will see our People Support Helpdesk services being… On your Bike – Cycle to Work window opens tomorrow! Save up to 43% on a new bike this September through Cycle to Work Our Cycle to Work scheme window will open tomorrow on 1 September and will close on 30 September 2023. You can… Celebrating our ‘brightest stars’ at the Mitie Star Awards 2023 Our Mitie Stars programme recognises colleagues who go above and beyond to demonstrate the Mitie values, and we recently celebrated those who have delivered the exceptional, our ‘brightest stars’, at the Mitie Star Awards… Back-to-school anxiety Whether at school, college or university, the end of the summer holidays and a return to seeing friends each day is an exciting prospect. However, some may find the transition back-to-school, and the structure… Breaking the silence – Craig’s story In the lead up to National Suicide Prevention Week kicking off on 10 September were continuing with our Breaking the silence series, featuring our brave colleague stories. Last week, we heard from Julie Mason,… Custom Solar team to install one of the largest solar parking canopy projects in the UK Our Custom Solar team has secured a £11.4m project to install one of the largest solar parking canopy projects in the UK, at Lakeside North Harbour. This ground-breaking project will put roof-mounted solar PV… Sanitary essentials introduced in our office hubs We’ve joined a growing number of organisations that offer free sanitary products to colleagues. If you’re at one of our office hubs, you’ll now have access to sanitary products in our toilets. We’re excited… Our NPS customer survey score is up three points! We’ve got the results of our annual customer Net Promoter Score (NPS) survey. It’s an impressive +42 – that’s up three points on last year! Now in its sixth year, our NPS survey is… Understanding melanoma and non-melanoma skin cancer With summer in full swing, many of us will be spending time in the sunshine. Whilst the warmth of the sun can feel good on your skin, it’s important to remember that over-exposure to… Eight in the running for IWFM awards We have eight finalists in this year’s Institute of Workplace and Facilities Management (IWFM) Impact Awards! These awards celebrate the people, processes and products that make millions of people’s workplace experiences better. Our finalists… Teams give back to transform community spaces People across Mitie have been making a real difference in their local communities. They’ve been transforming spaces and having fun in the process! Here are just three of the Giving Back volunteering activities we’ve… Breaking the Silence – Julie’s Story National Suicide Prevention Week begins on 10th September 2023 which aims to tackle the ongoing issue of suicide, still a major cause of death in the UK. At Mitie it’s important for us to… Inclusion Allies confirmed for a second season! Following the success of the first round of our new Inclusion Allies programme this spring, we’re pleased to confirm it will continue. You can be the first to express your interest in getting involved… An amazing day at Rolls-Royce HRH The Princess Royal was guest of honour at Rolls-Royce’s Learning and Development Centre in Derby recently. With such an important guest, security was a top priority. Our Mitie team played a huge part… More News
Action Now At Mitie we’re on a mission to hit Net Zero and transform our Social Value impact. With Action Now, we aim to challenge the way you think, encourage you to have conversations, but most importantly help make this planet have a brighter future.
Happy St Patrick’s Day! This coming Sunday, 17 March, is St Patrick’s Day – celebrating the Patron Saint of Ireland, who lived during the fifth century. St Patrick was born in Roman Britain, kidnapped and taken to Ireland…
Action Now – Reducing Plastic Waste and Enhancing Resource Efficiency! Plastics – they’re everywhere. From the packaging of our groceries to the keyboards we type on, plastics have become an integral part of our daily lives. However, their ubiquitous presence comes with a significant…
A Night to Remember… You might remember we recently ran a story about the amazing work done by the team at George’s Rockstars to provide music therapy to very sick children in hospital across the UK. George was…
Mitie to host first Risk & Resilience Week We’re excited to announce the launch of our first-ever Mitie Risk and Resilience Week, which will take place from Monday, 20 May 2024. We’re setting it up to help us all become more collaborative and risk-aware….
Supporting our colleagues through Ramadan This Sunday, 10 March, marks the beginning of Ramadan. This is the holiest month in the Islamic calendar. Many Muslims around the world will be fasting, avoiding eating and drinking during the hours of…
Meet our Exceptional Women Panellists We celebrated International Women’s Day yesterday live at The Shard as our Mitie Women Can network hosted their marquee event of the year, allowing us to honour the contributions of women across Mitie. It…
Mitie’s Careers Fair at Glasgow Gurdwara In celebration of National Apprenticeship Week in Scotland, Karamjeet Bhogal (KJ) came up with the idea to host a careers fair at the Central Gurdwara in Glasgow on Sunday, February 25. What began as a casual…
A little appreciation goes a long way… National Employee Appreciation Day, observed annually on the first Friday of March, serves as a great opportunity for organisations like us, to recognise and acknowledge the relentless hard work and dedication of our colleagues….
Listen and share: Our New Science of Service Podcast Launches Today Get ready to dive head-first into the world of facilities management! The first episode of our brand-new series, ‘The Science of Service Podcast’, is now available to stream. Join our hosts – the Workplace Geeks,…
Mitie colleague takes on Guinness World Record challenge to raise money for charity Glen Bailey, a Mitie Emergency Response Services based at Springfields and also an on-call firefighter, for Lancashire Fire & Rescue Service, took on a gruelling challenge this week to deadlift for 24 hours straight…
Merry Christmas We’re fast approaching Christmas Day, Monday 25 December. It’s hard to miss all the trees, lights, and decorations, not to mention the shops full of gifts and cards. This Christian celebration has grown into…
Career Corner Julie Hello, and welcome to another Career Corner blog, where Dolly and I discuss all the most import issues of the moment relating to your career and development at Mitie. This month, we’ve been…
Mitie’s guide to a sustainable Christmas! We’re gearing up for the festive season, but did you know there is a 25% increase in waste over the Christmas period? The materials used for gift wrapping typically go to landfills, but if…
Happy Hanukkah Hanukkah, the eight-day Jewish festival, starts today, Thursday 7 December. Also known as Chanukah, it’s observed by Jewish communities across the globe. This Festival of Lights dates back over 2,000 years. It marks the…
The inspiring legacy of little rock star George Meet Neil OShaughnessy one of our Service Engineers in Fire and Security. Neil has been with us for nearly 13 years and is based in Hampshire where he lives with his wife of 38…
The Mitie Mini-Guide to COP28 COP28 kicked off last week, putting the challenge of net zero by 2050 back at the top of the global agenda. Regardless of our customer’s decarbonisation focus – be it buildings, transport, energy, biodiversity…
Celebrating a Decade of Impact: Mitie Foundation’s 10-Year Anniversary Ceremony In 2023, the Mitie Foundation proudly marked a decade of transformative impact and service to communities. On the 7 December, we are set to commemorate this remarkable 10-year journey at a special ceremony. This…
CHORD network recruitment now open Do you want to help transform equality, diversity and inclusion at Mitie? Well now’s your chance as recruitment for our CHORD Networks is open! Fill out the form to apply! Are you passionate about creating an inclusive…
Awards night for Mitie Ireland Our Mitie Ireland team are celebrating a win and two finalists at the Irish Security Industry Association awards. Congratulations to our very own Eddie McBrearty for winning the Security Officer of the Year award….
How distractions affect your ability to drive safely Do you know that distractions come in many forms and fall into one of three categories? So what are those categories, and what can we do to steer clear of them? Visual distractions This…
Mitales from abroad- Tom’s story Following on with our latest Mitie People series, ‘MiTales from abroad.’ This collection of stories and Q&As will spotlight our amazing frontline colleagues from overseas sites, giving us the chance to learn about their…
Our Half Year Results – a message from our CEO, Phil Bentley Today marks an important milestone as we announce our first-half financial results for the period ending September 2023. I am delighted to report that we have had a fantastic start to the year, and…
Why we have speed limits We all drive too fast sometimes….. However, every time we drive faster than the speed limit or too fast for the road conditions, we increase the risk of a crash – and we increase…
The importance of regular vehicle checks Regular vehicle checks keep you and your vehicle safe; it also saves money and means that your vehicle is more likely to remain roadworthy. Every day on the roads, we see examples of poorly…
Mitie Gives DIY SOS a Helping Hand Members of the Toyota account’s Cleaning Team recently volunteered their time in aid of the BBC’s Children in Need special of DIY SOS Big Build with Nick Knowles in Risley, Derby. The televised building project was…
National Road Safety Week takes the drivers seat! National Road Safety week begins on Monday. The week-long campaign promotes road safety awareness, advocates for safer roads and responsible driving behaviour. At Mitie, the safety of our people is of paramount importance, and…
Fraud Risk Indicators: Safeguarding Mitie Against Fraud Occupational fraud is a common and costly form of financial crime. Early detection and prevention are crucial to protect Mitie. To end Fraud Awareness Week, we’re going to focus on Fraud Risk Indicators to…
MiDeals: Biggest Deals of the Year If you love making big savings (who doesn’t?) you know that the last weekend of November is the biggest opportunity of the year. From Black Friday until Cyber Monday, you can save on just…
Combating Fraud: Upholding Mitie’s Culture of Integrity and Trust: Our culture is a reflection of our core values: integrity and trust. As we observe ‘Fraud Awareness Week,’ it’s essential to stress the importance of these values in combating fraud. In today’s post, we…
2 year extension with Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office to commence in December We’ve secured a two-year extension to supply all-encompassing facilities management services for the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) locations in London and Hanslope Park, Milton Keynes. This extended deal kicks off on 1…
Conflicts of Interests: Preventing Corruption at Mitie One term that often looms large in the conversation around business and ethics but isn’t always fully understood: “Conflict of Interest.” It’s not just a buzzword; it’s a concept that can make or break…
Transgender Awareness Week It’s Transgender Awareness Week, this week (13-19 November). And it’s a great opportunity for us to recognise and celebrate our diverse community. Transgender Awareness Week is all about coming together to raise awareness of…
Celebrating our 3 year golden streak in the Defence employer recognition scheme We are thrilled to celebrate our third year as a Gold Award winner in the Ministry of Defence’s Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS). This special award shows our strong commitment to supporting the Armed Forces…
National Museums Liverpool contract extended Congratulations to our National Museums Liverpool team who are celebrating a contract extension. Members of the Operational and central teams were on site at the start of this month to help celebrate. They delivered…
Reporting Fraud and Whistleblowing: How to Speak Up at Mitie At Mitie, we are committed to ensuring the safety and well-being of our employees and the integrity of our operations. That’s why we’ve established a clear and confidential process for reporting fraud and serious…
Fraud Awareness Week 2023 – Protecting Ourselves and Our Business In a world where fraud has become an increasingly pervasive threat, both personally and professionally, awareness and vigilance are our most powerful weapons. This is why we are participating in Fraud Awareness Week 2023, an…
Investing in our future: Welcome to Mitie’s new apprentices in TS This week, over 20 of our new early career apprentices in Technical Services and their managers attended an induction session at the TSOC. The session was introduced by Beverley Winrow, Chief Operating Officer and…
Celebrating Bandi Chhor Divas This Sunday, 12 November, millions of Sikhs around the world will celebrate Bandi Chhor Divas. What is Bandi Chhor Divas?Bandi Chhor Divas means ‘Day of Liberation’. It commemorates the day the sixth Guru of…
Happy Diwali! Over the next few nights, you might see and hear fireworks and houses lit up with lights. That’s because it’s Diwali on Sunday 12 November. What is Diwali?Diwali is the festival of lights: one…
Mitie’s 5-Year Government property win We’re excited to announce we’ve secured a five-year contract with the Government Property Agency (GPA). This contract will allow us to provide various facilities management services, such as cleaning, grounds maintenance, waste management, and…
MiTales from abroad- Dorcas’s story Following on with our latest Minet series , ‘MiTales from abroad.’ This collection of stories and Q&As will spotlight our amazing frontline colleagues from overseas sites, giving us the chance to learn about their…
Celebration Hub: New MiDeals Discounts Available Now! If you’re not already registered to the Celebration Hub, you’re missing out on a world of incredible benefits, and it’s time to change that. Celebration Hub is your gateway to a universe of perks,…
Working at Heights Recap: Contractor Management Since we rolled out the Work at Height (WaH) procedure, our goal has been to achieve compliance, and the progress we’re making is excellent, so thank you for your support! In our quest for…
Welcoming GBE Converge Group to the Mitie family! Mitie just keeps on growing – Great news! We’ve acquired GBE Converge Group, a leading specialist in fire and security systems design, installation, and maintenance. With over 20 years of experience, GBE Converge Group offers…
Cyprus welcomes the £256m MOD facilities management contract Starting 1st November, the UK Armed Forces in Cyprus can look forward to an exciting range of essential services, all thanks to a brand new contract by the Defence Infrastructure Organisation (DIO). With a…
Business Services, Career Corner Welcome back to the second edition of Career Corner, it’s great to see you! Julie’s View Great News…we’ve joined the 5% Club The 5% Club is dedicated to the advancement of the UK workforce…
Watch Out! The Clocks Go Back With October coming to an end, the clocks will go back across the UK on Sunday (29 October), giving us an extra hour of much-needed sunlight as we approach the darker winter months. While…
Join the ‘Great Pension Treasure Hunt’ The last Sunday in October (29th) not only marks the day the clocks go back but also National Pension Tracing Day (NPTD). The campaign invites people to use the extra hour gained this Sunday…
Thank you to our frontline cleaning colleagues It was National Thank Your Cleaner Day on Thursday 18 October and we celebrated in true Mitie style…with lots of tea and cake. Amidst the ongoing COVID-19 situation, it’s impossible to overlook the vital role that our professional…
Our new expenses policy Today, Thursday 26 October 2023, Simon Kirkpatrick, Chief Financial Officer, launched our new Employee Business Expenses and Travel Policy which takes effect from 1 November 2023. The updated policy has been designed to make the process clearer and to…
Mitie sails into new contract ort’s capacity for recycling, working with port vendors to replace use of single-use plastics with more sustainable products, and donating or selling redundant furniture, with the profits going to social enterprises. Working in partnership…
#signupskillup Welcomes 60 Talented Minds to Our Mitie Family We are delighted to welcome the September and October 2023 cohorts of Mitie apprentices into the business! We rolled out the virtual red carpet on Tuesday, 10 October, to welcome 60 talented colleagues from all…
MiTales From Abroad- Shaun’s story Following on with our latest Minet series, ‘MiTales from Abroad.’ This collection of stories and Q&As will spotlight our amazing frontline colleagues from overseas sites, giving us the chance to learn about their day-to-day…
Network Rail colleagues are going the extra mile Following the recent Network Rail contract renewal, we wanted to update you on all the brilliant things the team have been getting up too. Social value We’re all-over social value at Mitie because we…
Today is National Thank Your Cleaner Day A great opportunity for us to recognise the hard-work and dedication of our frontline cleaning teams. Since COVID-19 there has never been a more important time to be a cleaner and we wanted to…
Simply the BEST- Mitie takes home people award at this year’s IWFM Impact Awards Mitie, in collaboration with E.ON, has won People Development and Talent Retention award at this year’s IWFM Impact Awards, for our Business Excellence Smart Toolbox (BEST). The Toolbox, first developed on the E.ON account,…
Putting the lid on our disposable cup waste As part of our commitment to hit our net zero carbon emissions by 2025 negating the amount of greenhouse gases produced by our activity, we’re removing all single-use paper cups from our Birmingham, Manchester,…
G2 Energy commences design contract worth over £180k! We’re delighted to share that our G2 Energy team have secured a new design contract with Metka, Mytilineos Energy & Metals, worth £183k! The project involves the ICP design for a 132kV grid connection…
Celebrating Navratri Navratri, one of the most significant festivals in the Hindu calendar, starts this Sunday, 15 October. It’s marked by nine nights (‘nav’ means nine and ‘ratri’ means nights) of vibrant celebrations. The festival honours…
Welcome to the family…Cliniwaste Drum roll please…we’re delighted to tell you that we’ve acquired Cliniwaste, a leading clinical waste specialist that we’ve been working closely with for several years. Around 40 new colleagues will be joining our Mitie…
It’s World Mental Health Day Today (Tuesday 10 October) is World Mental Health Day. It’s a day to talk about mental health and show everyone that mental health matters. It’s also a day to let people know that it’s…
Introducing: MiTales from Abroad series We are thrilled to announce the launch of a brand-new series, ‘MiTales from Abroad.’ This collection of stories and Q&As will spotlight our amazing frontline colleagues from overseas sites, giving us the chance to…
Baby Loss Awareness Week Trigger warning – This article discusses sensitive topics related to baby loss that may evoke strong emotions. This topic may be triggering to you and support is available for those who may find this…
Sainsburys Management Academy update In April 2023, we established the Sainsbury’s Management Academy with the aim of enhancing skills and offering a clear career progression pathway for our committed colleagues who are eager to advance their careers within…
Breaking the “Concrete Ceiling” The Unique Struggles of Black Women in the UK Labour Market “This idea that we all have the same life is false. Race, Class, and Gender come together to shape the life chance of…
Full steam ahead for Network Rail and Mitie GREAT NEWS! We’ve won the Network Rail contract for a potential further seven years. We’ve been delivering top notch IFM services across 800 sites for Network Rail for over 10 years. So, it’s great…
Working at Height Recap Series: A Message from Peter Dickinson, Chief Legal Officer. It’s been seven months since we introduced the updated Working at Height Procedure, and we are back again with the ‘Working at Height Recap’ series. We have an important video to share to kick-start…
No More Disposable Cup Day Tomorrow, Wednesday 4 October, marks No More Disposable Cup Day. It’s a day that aims to raise awareness about the impact of single-use cups on the environment, encouraging people to choose reusable alternatives and…
Merlin Connect launches We’re the UK’s leading provider of cleaning and hygiene services, and now we’ve launched a new cutting-edge cleaning technology platform. Merlin Connect harnesses our ability to communicate, collect data and present analytics to create…
Cancer Health Checks: MWC Partners with Macmillan for Vital Awareness Every 90 seconds, someone in the UK hears the life-altering words, ‘You have cancer.’ Even more startling, one out of every two people in the UK will face that moment in their lifetime. These…
Help the homeless this World Habitat Day World Habitat Day, celebrated on 2 October, is a day dedicated to recognising the importance of safe and adequate housing for all. Homelessness in the UK remains a pressing social issue and Shelter a…
Awards for MyMitie and Team Talk Live We’ve won three awards at the Employer Brand Management Awards 2023! These are for MyMitie (our employee value proposition) and our Team Talk Live event earlier this year. These projects were the result of…
Asian Hornets alert: how to help stop them The Yellow-Legged Asian Hornet has embarked on an unwelcome journey to the UK. This endangers our native pollinators and jeopardises the biodiversity of our insect population. In turn, this threatens the valuable aid our…
National Inclusion Week: Enhance your EDI learning As National Inclusion Week continues, today we are looking at the role that learning and development can play in strengthening an inclusive culture. Contributing to this culture is everyone’s shared responsibility, so it’s important…
National Inclusion Week: Catch up on our intersectionality webinar As part of National Inclusion Week, yesterday we ran ‘Take action to understand intersectionality & how this impacts colleagues’, a webinar focused on exploring the overlapping and intersecting identities that we all have. …
Let it bee – Improving biodiversity at home As we grapple with the challenges of climate change and loss of natural habitats it can be difficult to see what we, as humans, can do to improve biodiversity. Biodiversity is essential for the…
Mitie Projects grows relationship with Midland Heart with new seven-year contract Mitie Property Services has been awarded a new £3m p/a contract over the next seven years with Midland Heart, a leading UK housing care and support business, with some 33,000 homes. Mitie will now…
National Inclusion Week: Reflections from our allies National Inclusion Week offers a great opportunity to reflect upon the vital role that allyship plays in fostering a more inclusive and collaborative environment for everyone. This year’s theme, #TakeActionMakeImpact, encourages us all to…
MyStory: Charles crowned Chief of Mabonie! Our own Charles Funna, Senior Customer Experience Manager at Vodafone, has been crowned Chief of Mabonie, a village in Sierra Leone. This is in recognition of all his charity and community-building work there. Charles…
Step into the future of security with MIS At Mitie, we understand the ever-evolving world of security and the importance of staying ahead of emerging threats. And that’s why we’re excited to invite you and your customers to our upcoming MIS (Mitie…
Business Services, Career Corner launches Welcome to our first ever Business Services, Career Corner Blog, featuring Julie Mason, People Director, Business Services and Dolly Ogundimu, Learning and Development Business Partner, Business Services. The content you’ll read here is specifically…
Meet the Stars: Kayleigh Nash ‘Kayleigh was recently awarded a Mitie Star for demonstrating that ‘Our customers’ business, is our business.’ Kayleigh has worked at Mitie since 2015, starting her journey as a Database Administrator for Mitie Water, during…
Monitoring health by knowing your numbers The Know Your Numbers Hub is an online collection of videos, downloads and signposts provided by Optima Health, to help grow your understanding of blood pressure. The hub provides the tools and guidance to help…
Action Now chat with Rachael Burn By now you’ve probably heard all about Action Now, our campaign to help our colleagues live a more sustainable life. But you might not know Rachael Burn our Environment and Social Value Manager and one of the brains…
Mitie secures contract extensions at four UK airports Great news, we’ve extended our partnership with four major UK airports including Manchester, East Midlands, London Stansted and Belfast City. Our colleagues will continue to deliver essential cleaning, waste, technical and security and baggage…
World Sepsis Day 2023 Yesterday marked World Sepsis Day, a global day of awareness and fundraising to fight a devastating condition that accounts for millions of preventable deaths worldwide each year. Harriet Cloake, Group Head of Internal Communications,…
Mitie recognises National Suicide Prevention Week It’s National Suicide Prevention Week this week, 11 – 15 September, and for those of you who didn’t get the chance to attend our brilliant event, How to save a life on Monday 11…
MiTime For Safety- A call to pause for safety Today, we are excited to launch a Mitie wide MiTime for Safety, an initiative aimed at raising awareness and ensuring the wellbeing of our employees. MiTime for Safety offers a moment of reflection, discussion…
Celebrating Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year Rosh Hashanah is the Jewish New Year – a two-day celebration of one of the holiest days of the Jewish faith. It’s the anniversary of the creation of Adam and Eve, and their first…
Custom Solar shines bright as they take home industry award Custom Solar have been awarded ‘Project of the Year by Specialist Contractor’ at the CN Specialist Awards, for their work at Portsmouth International Port. Last year, Custom Solar developed and pioneered the first ever…
Meet the Stars: Sudarat Kanhate Sudarat Kanhate, Supervisor, Communities was recently awarded a Mitie Star for displaying the value ‘Our customers’ business, is our business’ during a difficult time on the contract while they were short-staffed. She managed this…
Mitie Obtains 5-Year Contract with Government Property Agency We’re Thrilled to Announce that we’ve won a 5-Year Government Property Agency Contract!Following a competitive tender process, we have successfully settled a new five-year contract with the Government Property Agency (GPA) via the Crown…
Introducing Carer’s leave MyVoice is our opportunity to share our insights about the work we do, the way things are done, and our ideas for improving how we do them. It’s our platform for positive engagement and…
Securing the Future: Mitie Spain Expands with the Acquisition of Biservicus Group Our business in Spain warmly welcomes the Biservicus Group into our fold as we take an exciting step forward in expanding our security services. With this recent acquisition, our business is proud to gain…
Top tips for staying safe in the sun With a surprising dose of September sun this week, it’s important to take the right precautions, and look out for anyone vulnerable around you. Here are some tips for keeping cool and reducing the…
Welcome to JCA Engineering! Today we welcome JCA Engineering, to Mitie, bringing nearly two decades of experience to Mitie as a trusted provider of innovative engineering project design, delivery and maintenance. They specialise in critical environments, including data…
Mitie welcomes new retail colleagues to the family It’s been a busy week for our retail sector teams as we welcome nearly 400 new colleagues to the Mitie family across two of our largest and most prestigious accounts. Our cleaning services are…
Meet our new Helpdesk team Since November 2022 we have been working hard to offshore HR and Payroll services to the Wipro team in Mumbai. The next stage of the transition will see our People Support Helpdesk services being…
On your Bike – Cycle to Work window opens tomorrow! Save up to 43% on a new bike this September through Cycle to Work Our Cycle to Work scheme window will open tomorrow on 1 September and will close on 30 September 2023. You can…
Celebrating our ‘brightest stars’ at the Mitie Star Awards 2023 Our Mitie Stars programme recognises colleagues who go above and beyond to demonstrate the Mitie values, and we recently celebrated those who have delivered the exceptional, our ‘brightest stars’, at the Mitie Star Awards…
Back-to-school anxiety Whether at school, college or university, the end of the summer holidays and a return to seeing friends each day is an exciting prospect. However, some may find the transition back-to-school, and the structure…
Breaking the silence – Craig’s story In the lead up to National Suicide Prevention Week kicking off on 10 September were continuing with our Breaking the silence series, featuring our brave colleague stories. Last week, we heard from Julie Mason,…
Custom Solar team to install one of the largest solar parking canopy projects in the UK Our Custom Solar team has secured a £11.4m project to install one of the largest solar parking canopy projects in the UK, at Lakeside North Harbour. This ground-breaking project will put roof-mounted solar PV…
Sanitary essentials introduced in our office hubs We’ve joined a growing number of organisations that offer free sanitary products to colleagues. If you’re at one of our office hubs, you’ll now have access to sanitary products in our toilets. We’re excited…
Our NPS customer survey score is up three points! We’ve got the results of our annual customer Net Promoter Score (NPS) survey. It’s an impressive +42 – that’s up three points on last year! Now in its sixth year, our NPS survey is…
Understanding melanoma and non-melanoma skin cancer With summer in full swing, many of us will be spending time in the sunshine. Whilst the warmth of the sun can feel good on your skin, it’s important to remember that over-exposure to…
Eight in the running for IWFM awards We have eight finalists in this year’s Institute of Workplace and Facilities Management (IWFM) Impact Awards! These awards celebrate the people, processes and products that make millions of people’s workplace experiences better. Our finalists…
Teams give back to transform community spaces People across Mitie have been making a real difference in their local communities. They’ve been transforming spaces and having fun in the process! Here are just three of the Giving Back volunteering activities we’ve…
Breaking the Silence – Julie’s Story National Suicide Prevention Week begins on 10th September 2023 which aims to tackle the ongoing issue of suicide, still a major cause of death in the UK. At Mitie it’s important for us to…
Inclusion Allies confirmed for a second season! Following the success of the first round of our new Inclusion Allies programme this spring, we’re pleased to confirm it will continue. You can be the first to express your interest in getting involved…
An amazing day at Rolls-Royce HRH The Princess Royal was guest of honour at Rolls-Royce’s Learning and Development Centre in Derby recently. With such an important guest, security was a top priority. Our Mitie team played a huge part…