Toyota Motor Manufacturing UK (TMUK) has extended the integrated facilities management contract it first awarded Mitie in 2019 by a further five years.
Under the renewed agreement, the facility services provider will deliver a comprehensive range of services at Toyota’s Derbyshire vehicle manufacturing plant, including engineering maintenance, cleaning and hygiene services, and landscaping - with the partnership also supporting specialist production operations.
Mitie will continue its specialist maintenance of the infrastructure across the 235-hectare site, covering air handling and ventilation, electrical and mechanical maintenance and the repair of metal stillages used to carry car parts to the production line.
Mitie’s expertise in industrial cleaning will also maintain a pristine factory environment, supporting Toyota’s commitment to premium product quality.
The facilities management company has helped to ensure seamless operations at one of the UK’s largest manufacturing sites, and its production support team will also maintain vehicle transport equipment and manage deliveries to keep Toyota's manufacturing process running smoothly.
The Mitie team is making full use of the latest in FM planning technology with the cleaning team adopting Merlin Connect, an advanced cleaning intelligence platform which harnesses real-time data and predictive insights to optimise workflows, enhance efficiency, and ensure consistently high standards across facilities.
Similarly, the engineering teams are using an AI scheduling tool, called “Optimiser”, to ensure jobs are correctly prioritised based on production line urgency.
We appreciate Mitie’s proactive approach to innovation and sustainability, which aligns well with our long-term goals. We’re pleased to continue working together to drive further efficiencies.
Mitie will also support Toyota’s commitment to reduce energy use and minimise water use.
Since the start the partnership, Mitie has helped reduce domestic water on-site, through initiatives such as installing microbiological systems to reduce water flow in toilets.
Andrew Thompson, Managing Director, Technical Services, Mitie, says: “We are proud to extend our partnership with Toyota, supporting a major player in British manufacturing.
Over the past six years, we have built a strong and trusted relationship together, and we look forward to continuing our support to help keep production run safely, efficiently, and sustainably.”
A spokesperson from Toyota Motor Manufacturing UK, adds: “We appreciate Mitie’s proactive approach to innovation and sustainability, which aligns well with our long-term goals.
We’re pleased to continue working together to drive further efficiencies.”
