FEEL AT HOME WITH ESS

WORKPLACES, DIGS, QUARTERS, CABINS - THEY'RE MORE THAN BRICKS AND MORTAR

Even the most familiar surroundings can be transformed by a warm welcome. Wherever our customers are and whatever the environment, we create comfortable and secure communities - a place to feel happy and at home.

For decades, we’ve served clients and customers working round-the-clock in demanding environments. In that time, we’ve listened and learned. We know how to create a home from home environment, giving people the warmth, respect and reassurance they need

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SUPPORTING THE WELFARE OF THOUSANDS

Our customers carry out important work that keeps the country running. They need support they can rely on.

We provide an extensive portfolio of services, including foodservice, cafes, bars, stores, cleaning, waste management, security, hotel and reception services to ensure our customers are looked after.

Our expertise enables our clients to focus on their core business.

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A SPECIALIST SECTOR OF COMPASS GROUP

As part of Compass Group PLC, the largest foodservice company in the world, we draw on unparalleled knowledge, insight and resources.

Whether it’s menus driven by global food trends, outlets that mirror the best of the high street, new technology to improve the customer experience or technical innovation to enhance the quality of our FM services, we’re at the forefront.

We know our industry and we ensure our clients and customers benefit from this.

A HISTORY OF INNOVATION

Our history stretches back to the second world war and the establishment of Factory Canteens by Jack Bateman. This was a new era of communal dining for the munition factory workers, providing tasty well-cooked food that shored-up the health and wellbeing of British workers at a time of rationing.

Introducing new ways of thinking and working remains at the heart of what we do at ESS. We’re not afraid to challenge ourselves and pursue goals that push the market forward and drive our service delivery. From Bateman’s Factory Canteens to the latest frictionless retail technology, we make our clients’ and customers’ lives easier.

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SAFETY IS OUR NUMBER ONE PRIORITY

Our See Care Share programme instils a safety culture from the top of our organisation down, covering:

Safety Leadership – Leading with safety incorporated into decision-making

Understanding Why – Why safety is important to us and our people

Safety Engagement – Walking and talking safety through regular interactions

Safety Behaviours – Behaviours for our leaders and teams to demonstrate

Mindfulness – How our mental state affects our behaviours/approach to safety.

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GREAT THINGS HAPPEN WHEN WE WORK TOGETHER

Our industry experts make sure that each element of our service is designed to benefit our customers. They are supported by capable, committed site teams focused on collaboration.

We combine our strengths and energies to get the very best out of each other, working closely with our clients and customers to deliver exactly what is needed.

This way of working is backed up by our certification to ISO 44001.

OUR PEOPLE ARE OUR GREATEST ASSET

We’re a service-led business and our colleagues set us apart. Everyone here is passionate about delivering a great service to our clients and customers.

We offer excellent tools and training, great potential for career progression, competitive salaries and an extensive benefits package, as well as health and wellbeing support for our teams.

Staying focused on our people ensures we attract and retain the best talent.