Receptionist

Apleona UK; Ashford; Hybrid; GBP 19,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday Days plus Bank Holidays

Cycle to work scheme

Access to a virtual GP

Access to a health & wellbeing app

Employee discounts via Reward Gateway

Job summary

Apleona UK is recruiting a Receptionist in Ashford to provide high-quality front-of-house service for clients and visitors. You will answer phones, manage post and meetings, and support daily operations with a courteous, professional approach.

We’re seeking someone with excellent communication, strong organisational skills, and the ability to handle multiple tasks under pressure. This zero-hour contract role offers benefits and the chance to join a busy, client-focused team.

Qualifications

• Experience in a front of house role is essential.
• Excellent communication with visitors and clients.
• Able to manage high volumes of calls and post.
• Strong organisational skills and attentiveness to detail.
• Professional and courteous at all times.

Responsibilities

• Answer telephones and redirect calls efficiently.
• Manage reception area and post services.
• Book meeting rooms and conference calls; arrange couriers.
• Order stationery and office supplies; support the manager and team.

Skills

Front of house

Telephone manners

Customer service

Time management

Well presented

Decision making

Organised

Job description

The details for the selected vacancy are shown below.

• Advert Text

  Receptionist

  Location – Ashford, TN24 0LT

  Hours – Zero Hour Contract

  • £14.16 per hour
  • Holiday Days plus Bank Holidays
  • Employee discounts via Reward Gateway
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • Access to a virtual GP
  • Access to a health & wellbeing app

  We’re currently looking to recruit a Receptionist, who will provide a first class service to all clients and visitors to the site, ensuring a courteous professional experience to all.You will answer the telephones, and redirect calls efficiently, and be the first point of contact for any issues reported. We’re looking for someone who will have excellent communication with the ability to ensure that all duties are processed in a professional and efficient manner.

  In this role you will manage and support the reception area, dealing with high volumes of in-coming and out-going post including the provision of additional post services, such as booking couriers. You will be responsible for the management and booking of meeting rooms and conference calls, as wellas ordering stationery and office supplies. You will be willing to pitch in with a variety of tasks linked to your job to support your manager, your team and our client.

  As an Apleona Receptionist , we’re looking for:

  • Strong communication skills
  • Experience in a similar front of house role
  • Outstanding customer service delivery skills
  • Great time keeping
  • Well presented
  • Able to make decisions to solve problems
  • Highly organised and able to work under pressure

  In return, we’ll provide you with full training once you start and make sure that you have everything you need to do a great job and be part of our awesome team.

  Apleona is a UK provider of integrated facilities management. With a client base that extends across 520 UK operational sites, we employ over 1500 talented people to deliver service solutions that work for our clients. Our culture is fast paced, challenging and above all, friendly and we are looking for you to join us!

  Apleona is an equal opportunities employer, and we are committed to recruit a diverse and inclusive workforce. We base all our employment decisions on merit, job requirements and business needs.