Receptionist – temp
Our Tewkesbury based client has an urgent requirement for approx. 2 months. Candidates will need excellent interpersonal skills and a smart appearance. Previous reception experience an advantage but good IT skills required.
Dates: week commencing May 18th until July 18th (possibly longer)
Hours: Monday - Thursday, working 08:30 - 16:30 with 30 mins lunch break. Friday 08.30-16.00
Rate of pay: £12.71 per hour plus holiday pay entitlement (£1.53 per hour
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Overall Objective of Role:
To assist in providing a highly effective and professional Reception service for all companies located on site.
Key Responsibilities:
Visitor Management
· Welcome visitors on arrival.
· Assist visitors with the self-check-in kiosk when issues arise.
· Notify hosts when required.
· Manage visitor parking queries, including booking spaces and directing visitors to the correct parking areas.
· Man the entrance gate, performing visual checks and controlling visitor/contractor access
· Maintain ANPR (car plate) administration.
· Open and lock the reception area (unlock AM, lock PM), including lights and doors.
· Assist with emergency procedures for visitors waiting in reception (e.g., fire alarm or fire drill).
· Use of SymmetryGuest.
· Collect and sign for morning post by granting access to the postman, signing handheld devices, and receiving mail
· Sort incoming post by department/recipient for collection
· Operate the franking machine at the end of the day, weighing and franking post for each department/company
Additional Responsibilities
· Handle incoming phone calls via RingCentral
· Manage access card collection for employees/visitors.
· Control stationery stock levels.
· Prepare post reports for company recharge.
· Manage consumables stock (ink, franking labels, visitor badges).
· Oversee photocopiers, including printer cartridge recycling and paper stock control.
· Pro-actively seek ways in which general improvements can be made within the reception area.
· Undertake additional duties as required.
To apply please forward your up to date CV and /or call us for more information.
First Choice Recruitment are a privately owned independent Recruitment service provider; we act as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and as an employment business for temporary recruitment. Our service is a free and confidential service to work seekers
Personnel Specification
- The post holder will possess a good standard of general education and have previous experience working within an administration and/or reception environment.
· Computer literate with previous experience of MS Office – Word, Excel, Outlook.
- Personal characteristics will include:
o Excellent attention to detail, ensuring accuracy in all tasks.
o Flexible approach to work.
o Professional approach.
o Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
o Enthusiasm and self-motivation, with the ability to work proactively and independently.
o Ability to interact confidently and courteously with customers, visitors, and colleagues while maintaining confidentiality at all times.