Receptionist

EGGER UK; Auchinleck; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Care Plan

Christmas bonus

Holiday entitlement 26.5 days

Free fruit weekly

Free parking

Job summary

EGGER UK is seeking an organised and customer-focused Receptionist/Administrator for the Auchinleck site. You will manage the reception, take messages, greet visitors and provide essential administrative support to the wider business.

In this part-time role, you will coordinate travel arrangements, handle mail and assist with confidential records, contributing to a positive visitor experience and efficient operations within the plant.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a reception, customer service or administrative role.
• Competent in Microsoft Office applications, including Outlook, Word and Excel.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with a professional telephone manner.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise workload effectively.
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information appropriately.
• Experience coordinating travel arrangements and visitor management.

Responsibilities

• Professionally manage the reception area and provide a welcoming experience for all visitors and callers.
• Operate the telephone switchboard, directing calls and taking accurate messages as required.
• Greet, register and direct visitors in line with site procedures and health and safety requirements.
• Respond to general enquiries from internal and external stakeholders, escalating issues where appropriate.
• Coordinate and arrange UK business travel, including hotel, rail and taxi bookings.
• Manage incoming and outgoing mail, including franking, sorting and preparing post for collection.
• Administer pool car bookings and maintain associated records.
• Provide administrative support to the wider business, maintaining accurate records and handling confidential information appropriately.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Outlook

Communication

Organisation

Travel coordination

Confidentiality

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Outlook

Word

Excel

Job description

This is an excellent opportunity for an organised and customer-focused individual to join the EGGER Barony team. Working at the heart of the business, you will provide a professional reception service and administrative support, helping to create a positive experience for visitors and colleagues alike.

City: Auchinleck (UK) Contract Type: Part-time Job-Code: 7230 Department: Other Finance / Administration

Key Responsibilities

• Professionally manage the reception area and provide a welcoming experience for all visitors and callers.
• Operate the telephone switchboard, directing calls and taking accurate messages as required.
• Greet, register and direct visitors in line with site procedures and health and safety requirements.
• Respond to general enquiries from internal and external stakeholders, escalating issues where appropriate.
• Coordinate and arrange UK business travel, including hotel, rail and taxi bookings.
• Manage incoming and outgoing mail, including franking, sorting and preparing post for collection.
• Administer pool car bookings and maintain associated records.
• Provide administrative support to the wider business, maintaining accurate records and handling confidential information appropriately.

Knowledge, Skills & Experience

• Previous experience in a reception, customer service or administrative role.
• Competent in Microsoft Office applications, including Outlook, Word and Excel.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with a professional telephone manner.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise workload effectively.
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information appropriately.
• Experience coordinating travel arrangements and visitor management.

We Offer

The opportunity to join a large international manufacturing employer in the region; where employee wellbeing, health and safety are at the heart of everything we do. We're focussed on quality, customer service, the environment and sustainability. Competitive employee benefits and pension scheme. Rewarding and varied job role. Technologically advanced systems and processes. Comprehensive induction process, progressive training and development.

Other Benefits Include

• A competitive salary and pension scheme (with Life Assurance).
• Private Health Care Cash Plan.
• An annual Christmas bonus and gift.
• Annual lifestyle and wellbeing checks.
• The chance to work for an international business operating across 11 countries.
• 26.5 days holiday plus bank holidays.
• An environmental and sustainability focused employer.
• Tailored training and career development opportunities.
• The opportunity to take part in a range of employee wellbeing initiatives.
• Access to free fruit on a weekly basis.
• Free parking in a secure staff car park.

Successful candidates may be subject to drug and alcohol testing as part of our commitment to maintaining high standards of workplace safety.

Your Contact

Philip Maloney, HR, T [phone]

About EGGER

We create more from wood. With approximately 12.000 employees worldwide who work with passion, upholding our family values and innovative spirit. This is how we create products for furniture, interior design, construction as well as laminate flooring. We keep moving and are always developing - manufacturing new products, tapping into emerging markets and generating exciting prospects for everyone that works with us.