Job description
Receptionist (Fixed Term Contract)
Tiverton location
8:15 AM - 12:45 PM, Monday to Friday
Duration: Mid August to Mid October
About our Client:
Our Client is a manufacturer with a presence in the Tiverton area.
What is the purpose of the Receptionist:
We are seeking an efficient and helpful Receptionist to join our clients team on a fixed term basis to cover Mid August to Mid October. This role requires you to work mornings, with a handover to the existing receptionist who will cover the afternoons.
What are the responsibilities of the Receptionist?
Tiverton location
8:15 AM - 12:45 PM, Monday to Friday
Duration: Mid August to Mid October
About our Client:
Our Client is a manufacturer with a presence in the Tiverton area.
What is the purpose of the Receptionist:
We are seeking an efficient and helpful Receptionist to join our clients team on a fixed term basis to cover Mid August to Mid October. This role requires you to work mornings, with a handover to the existing receptionist who will cover the afternoons.
What are the responsibilities of the Receptionist?
- Provide a comprehensive telephone answering service – answer all incoming calls, taking messages, or transferring calls as necessary.
- Receive visitors, prepare and issue visitor badges.
- Sort and distribute incoming post; collate and dispatch UK mail via Royal Mail.
- Manage petty cash, handle private postage monies and create month-end spreadsheets for postage costs.
- Maintain franking machine – install ink, top up credit, and perform updates.
- Maintain noticeboard on the ground floor.
- Keep e-learning updated in the HR Manager system.
- Support the L&D Advisor with organizing mechanical & handling equipment training.
- Data entry
- Update evacuation lists and Health & Safety checklists weekly.
- Report all H&S issues to the line manager, including near misses, property damage, or injuries.
- Comply with all Risk Assessments (RAs) and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
- Follow 5S principles within the work area, keeping your area tidy and safe.
- Ensure compliance with all legislation and audit requirements.
- Follow all company Policies and Procedures.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Word and Excel - data entry experience desirable
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills - previous office or customer service experience a bonus
- Ability to prioritise workload
- Great at organising and being efficient.
- £11.78per hour
- Full training provided.
- Opportunity to gain experience in a professional office environment.