Engineer - Elis UK Limited : Job Details

At Elis, we’re more than a multi-service provider — we’re a trusted partner in textile, hygiene, and facility services across 29 countries. With a team of 52,000 professionals, we’re proud to lead the way in most of the markets we serve.

Now, we’re looking for a driven and passionate Engineer ready to take their career to the next level.

Why choose Elis? Because we believe our greatest strength is our people. That’s why we invest heavily in training, development, and career progression — giving you the tools to grow, the space to thrive, and the support to succeed.

Whether you're just getting started or looking to step into leadership, you’ll find endless opportunities to shape your future across departments, roles, and even countries.

Ready to build your career with a company that values your potential? Discover your next role at Elis.

A snapshot of what you will be doing:

• Provide knowledge and input into the continuous improvement of plant, machinery, and maintenance activities.
• Ensure the Company’s disciplines, rules and standards are maintained.
• As part of the Engineering team, you always look to improve equipment performance, reliability, and running costs for replacement parts and consumables.
• Report any incidents, accidents and near misses in accordance with Health and Safety Policies. Ensuring that safe systems of work and best practice procedures are adhered to at all times.
• Ensure the Company assets are maintained to achieve maximum efficiency.
• You will maintain excellent communication between Production staff and co-workers and ensure all handover of ongoing activities is carried out every day, and sharing all other information and practices as required.

What we will need from you:

• A minimum of 3 years’ experience working in a manufacturing/process environment.
• Engineering Level 3 and 4 NVQ qualification. A ‘Higher National Diploma’ will be a distinct advantage or C&G equivalent. Must be apprentice trained, BTEC.
• Skilled in both Electrical and Mechanical trades with knowledge of engineering disciplines including pneumatics, hydraulics, electrical circuits and able to comprehend the relevant drawings/schematics.
• Ability to develop effective working relationships across all levels of management and staff and work as part of a team.
• To record PPM information into a CMMS system accurately.
• Able to travel to offsite training facilities and other factories in the group, as and when required.

Desirable skills/knowledge

• Previous Industrial Laundry experience.
• Steam systems and chemical water treatment – BG01 or BOAS accreditation.
• Water network and heat recovery systems.
• Inspection and Testing C&G 2391-52.
• Fabrication and welding.
• PTW risk assessor and contractor control.

For further details please see the Job Description.

Please note this is a rotating shift pattern - 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM for 1 week & 6:00 PM to 2:00 AM for 1 week.

We offer a competitive salary along with the chance to grow within a company that truly supports your ambition. With a national presence, a strong development culture, and a friendly, team-oriented environment, you'll have everything you need to thrive—both professionally and personally.