Concierge

EMCOR UK; Barrow-in-Furness; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

20 days holiday

Bank holidays

Flex Benefits

Job summary

EMCOR UK is seeking a professional concierge to support site customers and visitors at Barrow-in-Furness. The role focuses on making customers’ lives easier through welcoming service and informed assistance.

You will handle front desk duties, provide information, manage mail and deliveries, and support meeting room and event logistics while upholding safety and presentation standards.

Qualifications

• Previous working experience in a customer service environment is essential.
• Articulate and possess good communication skills.
• Able to work independently and as part of a team.
• Organise and prioritise workload.
• Proficient at using computers.
• Excellent people skills and ability to build relationships.

Responsibilities

• Meet and greet building users and visitors in a warm, prompt, and professional manner.
• Maintain a professional image to internal and external customers.
• Develop relationships with clients and end users.
• Provide general information about the premises and local area.
• Maintain safety and hygiene in the reception area.
• Carry out office duties such as mail, deliveries, and travel arrangements.
• Coordinate meeting room availability and events across the site.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Independence

Teamwork

Time management

Computers

Job description

Salary: £12.71 per hour

Benefits: 20 days holiday plus Bank Holiday. Flex Benefits.

About EMCOR UK

At EMCOR UK, we revolutionise facilities management by combining our engineering heritage and innovation capability. We prioritise people in everything we do, collaborating closely with our customers to understand all their needs, from the big picture to day-to-day operations. Our purpose is to "create a better world at work". Using our unique insight platform, "One Data World," we harness data-driven intelligence to make informed decisions, adapting our services to meet our customers’ evolving requirements. This allows us to cultivate an enhanced workplace experience for their teams whilst optimising efficiency, meticulously managing every asset, and minimising their impact on the planet. All supported by our commitment to safety, compliance, and assurance. Our partnering approach empowers our customers to shape a better future. Whether guiding their path to net zero or redeveloping their facilities for enhanced efficiency, we create better places for work whilst taking away the burden of facility operations, freeing up our customers to concentrate on their business.

Role Overview

Location: Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria

Salary: £12.71 per hour

Working hours: Monday - Friday, 06:00 - 14:30

Contract Type: Furr time, permanent

Benefits: 20 days holiday plus Bank Holiday. Flex Benefits.

About EMCOR UK

At EMCOR UK, we revolutionise facilities management by combining our engineering heritage and innovation capability. We prioritise people in everything we do, collaborating closely with our customers to understand all their needs, from the big picture to day-to-day operations. Our purpose is to "create a better world at work". Using our unique insight platform, "One Data World," we harness data-driven intelligence to make informed decisions, adapting our services to meet our customers’ evolving requirements. This allows us to cultivate an enhanced workplace experience for their teams whilst optimising efficiency, meticulously managing every asset, and minimising their impact on the planet. All supported by our commitment to safety, compliance, and assurance. Our partnering approach empowers our customers to shape a better future. Whether guiding their path to net zero or redeveloping their facilities for enhanced efficiency, we create better places for work whilst taking away the burden of facility operations, freeing up our customers to concentrate on their business.

Role Overview

To provide a professional and dedicated concierge service supporting the site customers and visitors. The essence of this role is to make customers’ lives easier.

What You'll Do

• Meet & greet all building users and visitors in a warm, prompt, and professional manner.
• To always project a professional and positive image to both internal and external customers.
• Develop and maintain excellent relationships with all clients and end users.
• Understand client core business offering.
• Maintaining safety and hygiene standards of the reception area
• To operate a clear desk policy and be responsible for general tidiness and housekeeping within the concierge area, ensure the area and its amenities are well presented, clean and well always stocked.
• Ability to provide general information of the premises and surrounding areas, taxi booking, nearby public transport, car parking, restaurants,
• To comply with instructions relating to security and confidentiality.
• Handling of incoming & outgoing deliveries.
• To carry out as requested any other office duties, which are normal custom and practices.
• Managing meeting room availability
• Receiving, sorting, distributing and dispatching daily mail
• Handling transcription, printing, photocopying and faxing
• Handling travel arrangements
• Coordinating internal and external events
• Managing office inventory such as stationery, equipment and furniture
• Responsible for a wide variety of services and tasks across site with significant customer interaction
• Methodically follow up assigned work orders, update and close upon completion of jobs a
• Coordinate with other teams to ensure the satisfactory completion of all work requests.
• Liaise daily with designated building representatives to ensure overall satisfaction of the EMCOR service delivery

About The Role

Who you’ll be:

• Previous working experience in a customer service environment is essential.
• Articulate and possess good communication skills. They will be able to display an ability to communicate with staff, colleagues and customers at all levels in both verbal and written form.
• Able to work independently and part of a team.
• Able to organise and prioritise workload.
• Proficient at using computers.
• Excellent people skills, including good listening skills and behavioural awareness with ability to build effective working relationships.

EMCOR UK Benefits

Benefits

• 20 Days holidays + Bank holidays
• Holiday Buy Scheme - up to 5 days a year
• Industry leading Maternity & Paternity Policies
• Refer a Friend scheme – worth £500 per referral
• GEMS – Internal recognition scheme with vouchers for Amazon and retail/dining
• Extensive Learning & Development opportunities, including opportunities for progression.
• Access to Flex Benefits: Discount Shopping, Gym, Mobile, Family Activities, Insurance, Dining Experience, Car Leasing and Breakdown Cover.
• Bike To Work Scheme
• Paid volunteering and charity days
• Employee Assistance Programme - Offering guidance and advice on Personal, Health, Legal and Financial queries.

At EMCOR UK, we embrace and celebrate diversity in all its forms.

We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and experiences, regardless of age, race, gender, sexual orientation, religion, disability, or any other characteristic that makes you unique. We believe that a diverse and inclusive workforce fosters creativity, innovation, and better problem-solving.

We encourage applications from all candidates and are committed to providing equal opportunities for employment and growth, supported by our inclusive policies and practices.

Join us in building a better world at work.