Job Title: Apprentice Mobile Maintenance Engineer
Salary: £17,000 per anum
Type of Employment: Full Time 
Hours: 40 hours per week
Location: Regional Position covering SR / TS / DH / DL including Sunderland, Teeside, Durham and Darlington.

 

Ready to turn your potential into something extraordinary?  

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. 

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!