diff --git a/README.md b/README.md
index 8e13634..3850627 100644
--- a/README.md
+++ b/README.md
@@ -2,8 +2,10 @@
 
 > Jest preset for running tests with local ElasticSearch
 >
-[How to mock Elasticsearch with Jest?](https://medium.com/shelf-io-engineering/test-elasticsearch-with-jest-like-a-pro-42386713b899)
+> [How to mock Elasticsearch with Jest?](https://medium.com/shelf-io-engineering/test-elasticsearch-with-jest-like-a-pro-42386713b899)
+
 ## Usage
+
 ### 0. Install
 
 ```
@@ -64,6 +66,32 @@ module.exports = () => {
 it();
 ```
 
+## Monorepo Support
+
+By default the `jest-es-config.js` is read from `cwd` directory, but this might not be suitable for
+monorepos with nested [jest projects](https://jestjs.io/docs/configuration#projects-arraystring--projectconfig)
+with nested `jest.config.*` files nested in subdirectories.
+
+If your `jest-es-config.js` file is not located at `{cwd}/jest-es-config.js` or you are using
+nested `jest projects`, you can define the environment variable `JEST_ELASTICSEARCH_CONFIG` with
+the absolute path of the respective `jest-es-config.js` file.
+
+### Example Using `JEST_ELASTICSEARCH_CONFIG` in nested project
+
+```js
+// src/nested/project/jest.config.js
+const path = require('path');
+
+// Define path of project level config - extension not required as file will be imported
+// via `require(process.env.JEST_ELASTICSEARCH_CONFIG)`
+process.env.JEST_ELASTICSEARCH_CONFIG = path.resolve(__dirname, './jest-es-config');
+
+module.exports = {
+  preset: '@shelf/jest-elasticsearch'
+  displayName: 'nested-project',
+};
+```
+
 ## Troubleshooting
 
 <details>
@@ -75,29 +103,35 @@ java.lang.UnsupportedOperationException The Security Manager is deprecated and w
 at java.base/java.lang.System.setSecurityManager(System. java: 416)
 at ora.elasticsearch.bootstrap.Elasticsearch.main(Elasticsearch.iava:71
 ```
+
 The main reason why this issue appears is that you have an incompatible java version installed to run elastic locally.
 
 ### What to do?
 
 1. List current java versions
+
 ```shell
 $ /usr/libexec/java_home -V
 ```
 
 2. If you see version 18.0.x
    Add this command to your bashrc, zshrc, etc
+
 ```shell
 $ /usr/libexec/java_home -v 18
 ```
 
 3. If you see no versions or do not have a compatible version installed - Install version 18
-https://www.oracle.com/java/technologies/downloads/#java18
+   https://www.oracle.com/java/technologies/downloads/#java18
 
 4. Reload the console and check the java version with
+
 ```shell
 $ java -version
 ```
+
 Output for proper work
+
 ```shell
 $ java -version
 java version "18.0.2.1"
@@ -109,7 +143,6 @@ Java HotSpot(TM) 64-Bit Server VM (build 18.0.2.1+1-1, mixed mode, sharing)
 
 > Note: If you need to run elastic <= `v7.17.x` locally, then perform the steps above but for the java version 1.8.xxx
 
-
 </details>
 
 ## See Also
@@ -126,14 +159,15 @@ $ yarn version
 $ yarn publish
 $ git push origin master --tags
 ```
+
 ### Create and publish a GitHub release with your tag
+
 1. Go to repository
 2. Select `Releases`
 3. Select `Draft a new release`
 4. Choose a tag, fill title and describe changes
 5. Press a `Publish release`
 
-
 ## License
 
 MIT © [Shelf](https://shelf.io)
diff --git a/package.json b/package.json
index 767010f..30699cd 100644
--- a/package.json
+++ b/package.json
@@ -57,7 +57,7 @@
     "@babel/core": "7.20.2",
     "@elastic/elasticsearch": "8.4.0",
     "@shelf/babel-config": "1.2.0",
-    "@shelf/eslint-config": "0.19.0",
+    "@shelf/eslint-config": "2.29.0",
     "@shelf/prettier-config": "0.0.7",
     "@shelf/tsconfig": "0.0.8",
     "@types/cwd": "^0.10.0",
diff --git a/src/setup.ts b/src/setup.ts
index 43f8bf4..f37adc0 100644
--- a/src/setup.ts
+++ b/src/setup.ts
@@ -3,8 +3,9 @@ import {start} from '@shelf/elasticsearch-local';
 
 const cwd = require('cwd');
 
-module.exports = async function startES() {
-  const config = require(resolve(cwd(), 'jest-es-config.js'))();
+module.exports = function startES() {
+  const path = process.env.JEST_ELASTICSEARCH_CONFIG || resolve(cwd(), 'jest-es-config.js');
+  const config = require(path)();
 
   return start(config);
 };
diff --git a/src/teardown.ts b/src/teardown.ts
index 709a0be..e507d58 100644
--- a/src/teardown.ts
+++ b/src/teardown.ts
@@ -1,5 +1,5 @@
 import {stop} from '@shelf/elasticsearch-local';
 
-module.exports = async function stopES() {
+module.exports = function stopES() {
   stop();
 };
diff --git a/tests/elasticsearch.ts b/tests/elasticsearch.ts
index 41d7ae3..835311c 100644
--- a/tests/elasticsearch.ts
+++ b/tests/elasticsearch.ts
@@ -1,4 +1,5 @@
-import {Client, estypes as EsTypes} from '@elastic/elasticsearch';
+import {Client} from '@elastic/elasticsearch';
+import type {estypes as EsTypes} from '@elastic/elasticsearch';
 
 let client: undefined | Client;
 
@@ -8,7 +9,7 @@ export function search(options: EsTypes.SearchRequest): Promise<EsTypes.SearchRe
   return es.search(options);
 }
 
-export async function refreshAllIndexes(): Promise<EsTypes.IndicesRefreshResponse> {
+export function refreshAllIndexes(): Promise<EsTypes.IndicesRefreshResponse> {
   const es = getClient();
 
   return es.indices.refresh({index: '_all'});
diff --git a/tests/search-by-term.ts b/tests/search-by-term.ts
index b7de4e2..41b96d3 100644
--- a/tests/search-by-term.ts
+++ b/tests/search-by-term.ts
@@ -1,4 +1,4 @@
-import {estypes as EsTypes} from '@elastic/elasticsearch';
+import type {estypes as EsTypes} from '@elastic/elasticsearch';
 import {search} from './elasticsearch';
 
 type GetDocumentsResponse = {