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
Mitie is proud to support University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH), helping to maintain the vital infrastructure and engineering systems that keep world-class healthcare facilities running safely and efficiently.
As part of our team, you'll work alongside experienced engineers across a diverse hospital estate, gaining practical experience on critical building services that support patient care 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. This is a unique opportunity to develop your skills in a complex and rewarding environment where the work you do truly makes a difference.
As a Painting and Decorating Apprentice at Mitie, you'll play an important role in maintaining and improving healthcare environments across UCLH, making a real impact from day one. Your journey could include:
- Developing the skills and knowledge to carry out a range of internal and external painting and decorating tasks, including surface preparation, finishing techniques, and minor repairs to walls, ceilings, woodwork and other structures.
- Supporting planned maintenance programmes and assisting with reactive repair and refurbishment work across hospital facilities.
- Working alongside experienced painters, decorators and facilities professionals to gain valuable hands-on experience in a live healthcare environment.
- Learning how to select and use materials, tools and equipment safely and effectively to achieve high-quality finishes.
- Following Health, Safety, Environmental and Quality (HSEQ) standards at all times, helping to create safe, clean and welcoming spaces for patients, visitors and staff.
As part of your Apprenticeship, you will be enrolled onto a Level 2 Painting & Decorating qualification which normally runs for 2 years. You will be fully supported by our partnered 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 and technical knowledge at your office.
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?
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:
- A keen interest in your chosen field.
- The ability to think critically and find solutions.
- Dedication to completing your apprenticeship and growing with Mitie.
- GCSEs in Maths and English (Grades 4-9 or equivalent) or Scottish National 5 certificates (Grade A-C). Certificates must be provided at the interview stage.
No prior experience? No problem! If you're enthusiastic and ready to learn, we'll give you all the tools you need to succeed.
