Elis is an international multi-service provider, offering textile, hygiene and facility services solutions. We are present in 28 countries across Europe and Latin America and a market leader in most of these. With 45,000 professionals operating out of 440 production and services centres, Elis is a thriving, supportive organisation that empowers its people to grow and succeed.
Joining Elis in 2025 offers you the chance to be part of a company committed to operational excellence, innovation, and continuous development – a perfect foundation for starting your leadership journey.
About the Role
We are seeking ambitious and motivated graduates to join our operations team. This is a fantastic opportunity to develop hands-on leadership skills and grow into a management role in a fast-paced, customer-focused production environment.
You’ll begin by leading a dedicated section of the factory, supervising a team of 25 to 50 operatives, while working closely with the Operations Manager and Production Leader. Your focus will be on ensuring productivity, high quality standards, safety, and on-time, in-full (OTIF) customer deliveries.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and manage your section of the production floor, ensuring output and quality targets are met.
- Motivate and coach your team to deliver consistent performance and drive engagement.
- Support continuous improvement initiatives and identify operational efficiencies.
- Ensure Health & Safety and compliance policies are followed at all times.
- Coordinate with engineering and other departments to manage downtime and workflow.
- Record and report KPIs, productivity metrics, and team performance to management.
- Assist with recruitment, onboarding, and training of new colleagues.
- Uphold quality standards aligned with EN14065 (Healthcare-specific as required).
What We’re Looking For
- A recent graduate – ideally in a STEM, business, logistics or engineering discipline.
- Supervisory or leadership experience – any previous experience managing people is a plus.
- A hands-on, proactive mindset with the ability to lead by example.
- Physically fit and comfortable working on your feet in a fast-paced environment.
- Willingness to learn, adapt and grow within the organisation.
What We Offer
- £28,000 starting salary plus overtime.
- Structured training and onboarding programme.
- Real responsibility from day one.
- Opportunities for career progression across our UK and international operations.
- Supportive working environment that values teamwork, development, and recognition.
