Working Hours
40 hours per week
Preston Sites (Channel Way & The Strand)
- Monday to Thursday: 08:00 - 16:30
- Friday: 08:00 - 14:00
Manchester
Rotating Shift Pattern
Week 1
- Monday to Thursday: 07:00 - 16:00
- Friday: 07:00 - 13:30
Week 2
- Monday to Thursday: 10:00 - 19:00
- Friday: 07:30 - 14:00
Shift patterns are subject to business requirements.
Security Requirements
Due to the nature of our client sites:
- Applicants must be a UK national.
- Applicants must hold a valid UK passport.
- Successful candidates must be able to obtain and maintain Security Check (SC) Clearance.
Key Responsibilities
Front of House & Customer Service
- Deliver a professional meet-and-greet service for visitors, customers, and colleagues.
- Manage visitor registration and booking processes.
- Conduct site inductions for visitors and contractors.
- Provide guidance to visitors on building facilities and services.
- Act as the primary point of contact for enquiries relating to desks, meeting rooms, and workplace services.
Workplace & Booking Management
- Manage desk and meeting room bookings.
- Monitor availability and resolve booking conflicts.
- Respond to booking enquiries and shared mailbox requests.
- Send booking confirmations and attendee communications.
- Monitor and manage booking no-shows.
- Coordinate hospitality requirements and room setups.
Facilities & Workplace Support
- Conduct regular inspections of offices, meeting rooms, desks, printers, and communal areas.
- Maintain workplace standards, signage, and presentation throughout the building..
- Support kitchen and refreshment areas, including coffee machine maintenance and dishwasher management.
- Organise incoming deliveries and post collections.
- Reconfigure furniture and meeting spaces to support operational requirements.
Technology & Administration
- Assist with meeting room AV setup and basic troubleshooting.
- Escalate IT issues to the appropriate support teams.
- Complete administrative tasks including scanning, document management, and record maintenance.
- Maintain accurate workplace and visitor documentation.
Safety, Security & Compliance
- Report and elevate maintenance, security, AV, and IT issues.
- Support security audits and workplace compliance activities.
- Issue visitor and contractor passes in line with site procedures.
- Escort visitors when required.
- Complete end-of-day handover processes with Security teams.
About You
The successful candidate will have:
Essential Skills & Experience
- Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills.
- Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Good organisational and time management abilities.
- Ability to prioritise tasks and manage multiple responsibilities.
- Strong IT skills and confidence using Microsoft Office applications.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- A flexible and proactive approach to work.
- Professional, well-presented, and approachable manner.
Desirable Skills & Experience
- Previous experience within a Front of House, Reception, Hospitality, Customer Service, or Workplace Services environment.
- Experience using desk or room booking systems.
- Knowledge of Microsoft Teams
- Understanding of workplace health and safety practices.
- Experience in administrative support functions.
- SIA Licence (although training and funding can be provided).
Benefits
- Full Front of House uniform provided
- SIA Licence funded (if not currently held)
- Comprehensive training programme
- First Aid and Fire Marshal training
- Cycle to Work scheme
- Access to thousands of retail, supermarket, travel and entertainment discounts
- Apprenticeship opportunities
- Career progression within Mitie
- Mitie Reward Scheme
- Virtual GP service
- Share incentive scheme
- Private medical options
- Free onsite parking at Preston locations
- Complimentary tea and coffee