Receptionist

Mitie Group plc.; Bradley Stoke; On-site; GBP 17,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading facilities management company is seeking a part-time Receptionist to provide essential reception services at the MOD Abbey Wood. The role involves assisting with access control and ensuring smooth day-to-day operations. Candidates should be reliable, trustworthy, and possess effective interpersonal skills. Flexibility to adapt to shift patterns is required. Training will be provided where necessary.

Qualifications

• Must be trustworthy and physically fit.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Confident and self-motivated.

Responsibilities

• Provide reception services as the first point of contact.
• Assist with controlled access of personnel onto the site.
• Help at the visitor car park when required.

Skills

Reliable

Competent

Effective interpersonal communication skills

Good customer-facing abilities

Basic IT literacy in Microsoft applications

Job description

Job Summary

Job Title: Receptionist

Salary: £16,424.10 per annum

Contract: Permanent, Part Time

Hours: 25 hours per week

Shift Pattern: The applicant will have to accommodate 2 shift patterns (one week- the morning shift will be from 07:00 to 13:00, and the following week, the afternoon shift will be from 13:00 to 18:00)

Location: MOD Abbey Wood, Bristol, Bristol, England, BS34 8JH

Overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join an experienced and versatile team, delivering top-notch services at MoD Abbey Wood. Previous security clearance is encouraged but not essential for applicants. We are seeking a full-time, enthusiastic, and adaptable Receptionist, responsible for Access Control. The successful candidate will have the professional capability to multitask and carry out a variety of tasks to ensure smooth day‑to‑day Reception Services, including assisting with access control at the visitor car park when needed. Training will be provided where necessary.

Responsibilities

• Providing reception services as the first point of contact for general inquiries and all persons wishing to enter the facility.
• Assisting with the controlled access of entitled personnel onto the site.
• Helping at the visitor car park when required.
• Other reasonable tasks may be assigned, such as covering for other team members and performing building management and access control duties.
• Actively promoting a safe working culture and adhering to health and safety procedures, processes, and laws.

Qualifications and Skills

• Reliable, trustworthy, competent, and physically fit.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Confident, self‑motivated, and able to use initiative while being highly responsive to company and customer needs.
• A proactive, consistent approach with the ability to quickly adapt to changing business needs.
• Capability to multitask.
• Working knowledge of health and safety requirements.
• Effective interpersonal communication skills.
• Flexible approach to shifting priorities.
• Good customer‑facing abilities.
• Basic IT literacy in Microsoft applications.