About a Career With Elis
Elis is a global, multi‑service provider offering sustainable rental and maintenance solutions for workwear, linen, mats, washroom services and industrial wipers. With 400,000+ customers, operations in 30 countries, and a commitment to driving the circular economy, Elis is a sector pioneer with more than 70 years of expertise.
In the UK, Elis supports industries including hospitality, retail, healthcare, manufacturing and engineering—helping organisations focus on their core business while improving hygiene, safety and well‑being in a sustainable way.
Join our 55,000 colleagues globally who bring our services to life every day.
Location: Basingstoke, full‑time, permanent.
We are seeking an experienced Senior Infrastructure Engineer to play a pivotal role within our small, highly technical team supporting an enterprise‑level IT infrastructure across the UK & Ireland. This hands‑on role combines technical ownership with solution design, problem solving and project delivery. You’ll directly influence our infrastructure modernisation while ensuring compliance with Health & Safety, Data Protection and Cyber Security standards. Your expertise will be valued—this is an opportunity to shape future platforms and promote continual service improvement across the organisation.
Key Responsibilities
- Proactively maintain and update core IT infrastructure to ensure high availability of business‑critical services.
- Ensure adherence to all infrastructure processes, including change control and security.
- Develop, maintain and routinely test the UK IT Business Continuity Plan.
- Deliver proactive improvements to remove legacy technologies and reduce technical debt.
- Support cross‑functional IT teams with projects and operational procedures.
Skills & Experience We’re Looking For
Technical Expertise (some of the following):
- Windows Server, server hardware, clustering and networking
- Virtualisation (VMware / Hyper‑V)
- Enterprise storage, switching and servers (ideally HPE)
- Remote datacentre operations
- Citrix Virtual Apps & Desktops, Netscaler
- Database (MS SQL) basics including HA and queries
- Scripting (PowerShell or similar)
- Strong understanding of security best practices
- A track record in designing and delivering technical infrastructure projects.
- The ability to influence technical decisions in a fast‑moving environment.
- Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement across technical and non‑technical teams.
- Ability to support, mentor and knowledge‑share with 1st/2nd line teams.
- Strong organisational skills with the ability to balance multiple priorities.
- Experience in manufacturing, operations, or supply chain environments (desirable).
- Experience within multinational organisations (desirable).
A degree or equivalent professional qualification is beneficial but not essential.
What's on offer?
- 33 days holiday
- Company pension
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Life assurance
- On‑site parking
- Private medical
At Elis, our people are our greatest asset. We offer:
- Opportunities to grow your career within a global organisation
- A culture focused on service, quality and sustainability
- A commitment to reducing environmental impact through circular solutions, eco‑design and waste reduction
- Long‑term local relationships and strong investment in employee development.
We aim to create a workplace where you can contribute from day one, develop your skills, and help shape a more sustainable future.
Interested?
Then apply online! Your contact person:
Maggie Walsh
HR Business Partner – South West
Tel: maggie.walsh@elis.com
