Apprentice Maintenance Engineer - Basingstoke, England - Mitie Cleaning & Hygiene Services

Description

Better places, thriving communities.
Ready to turn your potential into something extraordinary?
You will be based on our South Western Railway Contract. You must be able to commute to a main location on the rail line which can include: Wimbledon, Basingstoke, Guildford, Southampton
At Mitie, we're the UK's leading facilities management and professional services company. We deliver critical services that power businesses, communities, and individuals across the nation. Joining Mitie means being part of a team that values collaboration, innovation, and the passion to make a difference. We're here to help you kick off your career with purpose, passion, and plenty of support.

Whether you're stepping into your first job or looking to change your career, our apprenticeships are your ticket to learning, earning, and achieving. With us, you'll gain nationally recognised qualifications, real-world experience, and a competitive salary – all while being part of a company that truly cares about its people and the planet.

We're proud to be one of the
Top 100 Apprentice Employers
in the UK and a leader in creating inclusive workplaces where everyone can shine. Together, we're shaping brighter futures – for you, for our communities, and for our world.

What You'll Be Doing
At Mitie, we're proud to have over 5,000 technical services engineering colleagues delivering excellence across the UK, from the Highlands of Scotland to the tip of Cornwall. Among them, 1,500 Mobile Engineers are at the forefront, ensuring our clients' facilities operate smoothly and efficiently.

As an Apprentice Mobile Engineer at Mitie, you'll be at the heart of it all - making a real impact from day one. Mobile Engineers are multi-skilled problem solvers who travel between client sites, responding to maintenance and repair needs. From diagnosing and fixing HVAC systems, plumbing, and electrical faults to conducting planned preventative maintenance, they keep buildings safe, comfortable, and operational.

Education
Our clients span a variety of industries, including commercial offices, healthcare facilities, retail sites, and educational institutions. No two days are the same; one moment you could be carrying out a routine inspection, and the next, troubleshooting an urgent breakdown. Here's a glimpse of what your journey could include:

• Developing core skills and knowledge to conduct routine maintenance tasks, and minor planned and responsive repair works.
• Use a broad range of fundamental trade skills including carpentry, joinery, plumbing, plastering, brick and block work, external works and associated finishing trades including tiling, painting, and decorating
• Collaborating with your experienced mentor to gain hands-on experience.
• Ensuring compliance with Health, Safety, Environmental, and Quality (HSEQ) standards, making safety and sustainability a priority in every task.

As part of your Apprenticeship, you will be enrolled onto a Property Maintenance Operative Level 2 qualification which normally runs for 18 months. You will be fully supported by our partnered training provider, GLP Training, to achieve this qualification by having 1-2-1 advice and support, e-learning materials, and a whole team of experts on hand for advice. As part of your training, you will attend GLP Training Centre's in Worcester every 3 months for 2-3 days. All travel expenses and accommodation will be covered for you to attend this training.

Our dedicated Apprenticeship Team will support you every step of the way, helping you make the most of your opportunities and to achieve the goals you already have – and those you have yet to discover

Could you be our next Apprentice?
About
We're searching for ambitious, driven individuals who are excited about learning and ready to take on new challenges. To succeed as a Mitie apprentice, you'll need:

• Due to the health and safety requirements, you must be 18 years of age or older by the 31st August 2025.
• A valid UK driving licence
• A keen interest in your chosen field.
• Dedication to complete your apprenticeship and grow with Mitie.

No prior experience? No problem If you're enthusiastic and ready to learn, we'll give you all the tools you need to succeed.

Our market-leading offering provides you with benefits that suit your lifestyle.

We have a virtual GP on hand for you and members of your household. So you can get expert advice by video or phone without having to leave your home. We offer financial wellbeing assistance through our Salary Finance scheme. For example, you could access 50% of your earned pay before payday for a small fee. Salary Finance also offers competitive loans.

When you join us, we'll give you a link to our flexible lifestyle benefits platform, Choices. You might choose to purchase up to five extra days' holiday each year. You might buy critical illness insurance, seek dental treatment or buy technology products at an affordable cost. There are many choices

We give you access to high street discounts from thousands of well-known retailers, gyms and more through our MiDeals platform. And we have a cycle-to-work scheme. Life cover of up to four times your salary is available. We also offer enhanced pension contributions, a save-as-you-earn scheme, and a Mitie Matching Share Plan (you could even be awarded free shares in Mitie).

We award our employees with Mitie Stars as recognition for their hard work. There are cash prizes up for grabs each month and at the end of the year there's a chance to scoop a top prize of £10,000

Our success is a direct result of the experience and quality of our people. Progressing your career is therefore a top priority for us. We offer a diverse variety of training and development avenues via a wide selection of learning resources to suit you.

We are committed to ensuring our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible to all. If you have a disability or long-term condition (for example dyslexia, anxiety, autism, a mobility condition or hearing loss) and need us to make any reasonable adjustments, changes or do anything differently during the recruitment process, please let us know by emailing at .

Since 1987, Mitie's 76,000 employees have been maintaining companies globally. We are the UK's leading facilities management and professional services company, and our clients range from household names in banking, critical government sites as well as hospitals and schools.
Join our Mitie Team.
Together our diversity makes us stronger.

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