The restructuring events database contains factsheets with data on large-scale restructuring events reported in the principal national media and company websites in each EU Member State. This database was created in 2002.
Administrative Services Office Administrative, Office Support And Other Business Support Activities Business Support Service Activities N.E.C. 82.99 - Other business support service activities n.e.c.
150 jobs Number of planned job creations
Announcement Date
15 February 2016
Employment effect (start)
15 February 2016
Foreseen end date
Description
Outsourcing company, Mitie has announced the creation of 150 new jobs in the United Kingdom. The job creation came about due to Mitie winning a five-year contract with Cornerstone Telecommunications Infrastructure; a joint venture between two UK telecommunications companies, Vodafone UK and O2. Under the contract, Mitie will set up a single infrastructure grid to manage the network sites for the two companies. Mitie is a FTSE500 company that provides facilities, property and energy management for clients across a wide range of industries including telecommunications, facilities, property and energy sectors.
Sources
15 February 2016: FM World
Citation
Eurofound (2016), Mitie, Outsourcing in United Kingdom, factsheet number 86550, European Restructuring Monitor. Dublin, https://restructuringeventsprod.azurewebsites.net/restructuring-events/detail/86550.
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