Receptionist

4752516
  • Job type

    Permanent
  • Location

    Uxbridge
  • Working Pattern

    Full-time
  • Specialism

    Receptionist
  • Industry

    Manufacturing & Production
  • Pay

    £28k = £30k

Front of House Receptionist opportunity with FMCG company

Your new company

A global FMCG company, with reputable brands that are major suppliers to both retailers and foodservice. The company is recognised for its strong emphasis on sustainability, quality, and traceability, and continues to invest in modern facilities, efficient processes, and responsible sourcing to meet growing consumer demand.

Your new role

A front-of-house role where you will be the first point of contact for customers, visitors and stakeholders. Therefore, it is key to maintain a professional and welcoming environment.

• Welcoming visitors, offering refreshments and helping them as needed
• Ensure colleagues are informed of any offsite visitor’s arrival
• Main point of contact for Belmont House Reception regarding registration of visitors and their parking requirement
• Managing post – ensuring it is logged, scanned and forwarded to the appropriate person/team
• Ensuring that meeting rooms and offices are presentable for client presentations
• Support the office manager by ensuring that a stock of stationary, cereal, snacks are available in the appropriate staff areas.
• Assisting with ad hoc administrative tasks as needed
• Management of the access control system (including access card management, weekly reporting, fault escalation)
• Answering all phone calls and responding in a timely manner. Gate Keeping when necessary and escalating any issues in a timely manner.
• Maintaining the Reception Area – ensuring the reception area is tidy, presentable, and well-stocked with necessary materials (including the customer refreshments area)
• Support the office manager with ordering, contractor management and event planning as and when required


What you'll need to succeed

• Excellent organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities under pressure
• Strong communication skills and professional presence, both written and verbal
• Ability to work independently with a proactive, resourceful mindset and high degree of ownership and initiative
• Confidence in interacting with people at all levels both within and outside the company
• Capable of handling ambiguity and constant change

What you'll get in return

  • Competitive salary (£30,000)

  • Join a reputable FMCG company with opportunities

  • 20 days holiday + bank holidays (with the option to buy 5 more)

  • Breakfast and snacks in the office

What you need to do now


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