Mitie has revealed it will be supporting Covid-19 test centres across the UK.

The facilities management and professional services firm, which works at sites across Britain including Sellafield in West Cumbria, said it will be providing services for five centres, including the one at Penrith.

Mitie will provide critical clinical waste management and security services, such as traffic management and lane support.

It said: "Using its expertise in these areas, Mitie will help ensure that the centres meet their testing targets which are essential for identifying people with Covid-19 and therefore limiting the spread of the infection."

Testing sites at Inverness and Bournemouth are already operating and Penrith is due to open tomorrow, April 28, with Perth and Llandudno set to open later this week.

Mitie will have around 300 employees working across the five sites.

Simon Venn, chief government and strategy officer, Mitie, said: "Testing is a critical part of the UK’s strategy to combat coronavirus and we’re proud to support the Government with this vital task.

"It is a perfect example of a seamless collaboration between the public and private sector and it exemplifies the amazing things that can be achieved as a result.

"A big thank you to all the Mitie employees and other frontline heroes who are working tirelessly to keep us all safe.”