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ESS Compass
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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.
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.