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Subscribe or listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or Amazon Music. Meet the Workplace Geeks Ian Ellison has spent 25 years in the UK workplace industry. Following a senior lecturer role at Sheffield Hallam University, he co-founded 3edges Workplace, focusing on workplace education, research and consultancy. Ian co-hosts the Workplace Geeks podcast and is also co-founder of the AI-powered workplace experience insights […]

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Mitie welcomes next generation of engineering talent

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.

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Mitie recognised as Top 50 Inclusive UK Employer for the sixth year

Mitie has been named one of the UK’s top 50 most inclusive employers by Inclusive Companies in its 2023 Inclusive Top 50 UK Employers Index. This is Mitie’s sixth consecutive year on the Top 50 Inclusive UK Employer list, since its inception eight years ago. The announcement follows a successful year of award recognitions including Mitie’s third year as a Gold Award recipient on the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme (DERS), and its Silver Status Award from the Inclusive Employers Standard.

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What does decarbonisation actually cost?

Decarbonisation is a competitive necessity – but what does it really cost? And what’s the best way to get started? We’ve got the answers.

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Mitie extends FM partnership with Manchester Airport

Mitie wins a new multi-million-pound contract with Manchester Airports Group (MAG) providing essential facilities management (FM) services at Manchester Airport and supporting MAG’s aims to reach net zero. These services include engineering, decarbonisation, cleaning & hygiene services, and pest control, as well as supporting the expansion of Manchester Airport’s Terminal 2. The contract extension creates 32 additional jobs alongside 350 Mitie colleagues already working at the airport.

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Mitie secures new IFM contract with London South Bank University Group

Mitie has been awarded a contract with London South Bank University (LSBU) Group to deliver integrated facilities management services for five years, with the option to extend for a further two. Delivering services across LSBU and South Bank College’s estates, this is the first time that all FM services across the university group will be brought together under one provider. Mitie’s social value approach will be key to the contract, including introducing apprentices and work placement opportunities for local residents.

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Immigration Centres

Supporting people throughout the immigration process Mitie provides safe, secure and decent immigration removal centre (IRC) environments, managed by experienced and respectful colleagues. Our shared commitment is to support people throughout the UK’s complex but important immigration process. On behalf of the Home Office, Mitie operates the Heathrow IRC (Greater London), Dungavel IRC (Scotland) and […]

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Mitie awarded £150m IFM contract extension with St George’s NHS trust

Mitie awarded £150 million long term contract till 2030. Contract includes cleaning, patient catering, facilities helpdesk and waste services for over one million patients per year at St George’s Hospital in Tooting. Staff to benefit with a wage increase to match at least the London Living Wage. Mitie will enhance services by implementing new technology.

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Mitie lands grounds maintenance contract with Edinburgh Airport

Mitie has secured a five-year contract to deliver grounds maintenance services at Edinburgh Airport. Mitie’s responsibilities will include grass cutting, tree maintenance, litter picking, and weed control, as well as winter maintenance services. Sustainable white marine salt will be used for gritting services rather than traditional brown salt, as part of Mitie’s mission to deliver sustainable services on the contract.