Receptionist

The Role

Our manufacturing client based in LS25 is looking for an experienced Receptionist & Office Administrator to join its Head Office team in Sherburn in Elmet.

This is a varied front-of-house and administration role, supporting reception, visitors, incoming calls, office coordination and general business administration.

The role will also provide administrative support to the HR and Training department, whilst the initial role is temporary the individual will be invited to apply & be considered for the permanent position.

The role is Monday – Friday office based paying £13.94 per hour, and hours of work 08:30 – 17:00

You will be the first point of contact for visitors, customers and suppliers, including handling international calls, so a professional and confident telephone manner is essential.

Key Responsibilities

• Answering and directing incoming calls professionally, including international calls
• Greeting visitors and ensuring site sign-in and food safety procedures are followed
• Managing incoming and outgoing post, parcels and courier collections
• Monitoring the admin inbox and forwarding messages to the relevant departments
• Booking meeting rooms, keeping them tidy and arranging lunches when required
• Ordering stationery, office supplies and visitor PPE
• Preparing purchase orders and taking/circulating meeting minutes
• Supporting HR and Training administration, including new starter paperwork, agency records and training records
• Updating internal systems, spreadsheets and employee records accurately
• Assisting with company communications, including announcements, newsletters and staff updates
• Maintaining confidentiality and supporting managers with general administration tasks

Skills & Experience

Previous reception, front-of-house or administration experience

Excellent phone manner, with confidence handling international calls

Strong communication and customer service skills

Good attention to detail and accuracy

Confident using Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Word and Excel

Able to multitask and prioritise in a busy office environment

Organised, reliable and able to work independently

Friendly, professional and helpful approach

Benefits

£13.94 per hour – 40 hour week

28 days annual leave, including bank holidays, increasing with service

Free on-site parking

Aqumen Recruitment is operating as a recruitment business in relation to this vacancy.