Reception & Facilities Assistant

Osborne Appointments; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 19,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training provided

Friendly working environment

Part-time daytime hours

Job summary

OA Group is seeking a reliable Reception & Facilities Assistant in Cranfield, Bedfordshire for temporary holiday cover. The role runs during specific dates with 9:00am–1:00pm hours, offering a part-time daytime schedule and full handover training.

You will be the main contact for tenants, handle queries, perform building checks, mail sorting and ensure smooth day-to-day operations. Prior reception or front-of-house experience is preferred and you should be available for all listed dates and a

Qualifications

• Previous reception, front-of-house, facilities or customer service experience.
• Professional and approachable manner.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Reliable and organised.
• Confident working independently.
• Proactive and happy to take ownership of day-to-day tasks.
• Available for all of the dates listed above, including training.

Responsibilities

• Acting as the first point of contact for tenants, visitors and contractors.
• Dealing with tenant queries and requests in a friendly and professional manner.
• Carrying out regular building and facilities checks.
• Reporting and escalating any maintenance or facilities issues.
• Sorting and distributing incoming mail.
• Managing the reception and front-of-house area.
• Ensuring communal areas are presentable.
• Liaising with contractors and suppliers where required.
• General administration and ad-hoc duties.

Skills

Reception experience

Customer service

Communication skills

Organised

Independent working

Job description

Reception & Facilities Assistant

Role: Reception & Facilities Assistant

Location: Cranfield, Bedfordshire

Hours: 9.00am - 1.00pm

Salary: £12.71 per hour

Contract: Temporary Holiday Cover

An excellent opportunity has arisen for a reliable and personable Reception & Facilities Assistant to provide temporary holiday cover for our client based in Cranfield, Bedfordshire.

You will be the main point of contact for tenants within the building, providing a friendly and professional service while helping with day-to-day queries, requests and any building-related issues.

Alongside managing the reception area, you will also be responsible for regular building checks, mail sorting and ensuring the building is running smoothly.

Dates Required

You must be available for the following dates:

• Thursday 24th September
• Monday 28th September
• Tuesday 29th September
• Monday 5th - Friday 9th October

Hours are 9.00am - 1.00pm each day.

You will also need to be available for a couple of hours' training during w/c 14th September, where you will be shown the building checks, mail sorting and general day-to-day responsibilities.

Benefits

• £12.71 per hour
• Part-time daytime hours
• Short-term temporary assignment
• Full handover and training provided
• Friendly working environment

Duties of a Reception & Facilities Assistant

• Acting as the first point of contact for tenants, visitors and contractors
• Dealing with tenant queries and requests in a friendly and professional manner
• Carrying out regular building and facilities checks
• Reporting and escalating any maintenance or facilities issues
• Sorting and distributing incoming mail
• Managing the reception and front-of-house area
• Ensuring communal areas are presentable
• Liaising with contractors and suppliers where required
• General administration and ad-hoc duties

What we would like from you

• Previous reception, front-of-house, facilities or customer service experience
• A professional and approachable manner
• Excellent communication skills
• Reliable and organised
• Confident working independently
• Proactive and happy to take ownership of day-to-day tasks
• Available for all of the dates listed above, including training

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