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ESS Compass

ESS Compass is dedicated to helping our clients provide world class working environments for their workforce with first class food and Soft FM services. ESS is contributing to forward thinking workforce management by providing a better workplace helping to maximise:

· Attraction - the workers of the future expect inclusive food, drink and experiences,
· Retention – friendships at work strengthen employee wellbeing,
· Engagement – the environment must be right or happiness at work falls to 17%,
· Productivity - sociable moments ignite productivity and attract future leaders,
· Diversity in the workforce is greater than it has ever been – culturally, ethnically, generationally. We provide delicious food that caters for all dietary requirements and with suitable choice for everyone.

Great foodservice helps to create great workplaces that attract and retain the best people and promote employee wellbeing. We provide a wide range of food offers, from breakfast, lunch and dinner in our restaurants to meeting hospitality and fine dining for functions and events. Whatever the occasion, we pride ourselves on serving freshly cooked, beautifully presented dishes made using high quality ingredients.

**Key Equipment and Processes**
Security is central to everything we do:
· Our clients operate in a variety of secure locations and security is at the forefront of our processes, systems and training,
· The technology, systems and processes we use are approved to the highest military and government standards and use Secure by Design Principles,
· ESS introduced the first Frictionless Store on the MOD estate at the Defence Academy in 2024 having secured full technical approvals for all the technology involved,
· We employ 7,000 security cleared staff over 250 UK locations, the majority of which are MOD sites,
· Our supply partners are used to working with us in sensitive sites and approach their roles with professionalism and integrity as an extension of our team.

Safety comes first, we collaborate with our clients to ensure the wellbeing of everyone, across all workspaces, every day - we manage workforce sensitivity to all 14 recognised allergens keeping them safe.
 
Innovation in Soft Facilities Management with support from Compass Group - using digital technology to enable the customer experience and drive continuous improvement in management and information systems


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ESS Compass is a specialist sector of Compass Group PLC, the world’s largest foodservice company. ESS provides a wide range of support services, including foodservice, cafes, bars, stores, cleaning, waste management, security, hotel, and reception services. Their primary focus is on supporting clients in demanding environments across sectors such as Defence, Energy, Government, Infrastructure, and Marine & Aerospace. ESS aims to create comfortable and secure communities for its customers, ensuring their welfare and enabling clients to focus on their core business.

The company’s history dates back to the Second World War with the establishment of Factory Canteens by Jack Bateman, marking the beginning of communal dining for British workers. Innovation and a commitment to service excellence remain central to ESS’s operations. As part of Compass Group, ESS leverages global expertise, technology, and resources to deliver high-quality services and drive industry standards forward.

ESS is headquartered in the United Kingdom. While the exact company size is not specified on the website, as a division of Compass Group, it benefits from the backing and scale of a global organization. Key leaders and more detailed company information can be found on their “Meet Our Team” page, but specific names are not listed in the main overview.

Recent news includes ESS chefs being selected for the first Compass Scotland Elevate Programme (July 2025), an ESS Royal Navy & Royal Marines Charity Ambassador participating in a 100m abseil for charity (July 2025), and the company’s ongoing delivery of 24/7 retail services. These updates highlight ESS’s active engagement in staff development, charity work, and continuous service delivery.

Address

Parklands Court, 24 Parklands, Birmingham Great Park, Rubery, Worcestershire B45 9PZ

Telephone

+44 0121 4575000

Website

https://ess-compass.co.uk

Membership Status Type

FAC Member

Keyword Tags

Catering, Hospitality, Cafes, Retail Cleaning, Landscaping, Grounds Maintenance, Waste Management, Soft Facilities Management,

Membership Number

953

Member Since

2025-04-15

Company Reg No

2114954

Approvals and Certifications

The ESS Compass website does not explicitly list any industry approvals. Therefore, the industry approvals for the business are: N/A.

SC21

Y/N

N

Cyber Essentials

Y/N

N

Main Category

Defence, Logistics

Skills

Other

Key Capabilities

Other

More Capabilities

Other

Main Contact

Simon Pettit
Business Development Director
ess.sales@compass-group.co.uk

Sectors

Other
Defence, Space

Approvals

The ESS Compass website does not explicitly list any industry approvals. Therefore, the industry approvals for the business are: N/A.