Receptionist

Arnold Clark; Chertsey; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 17,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday allowance

Retail discounts

Private healthcare

GP access – Simplyhealth

Pension scheme

Maternity/Paternity packages

Training & progression

More benefits

Job summary

Arnold Clark in Chertsey is seeking a part-time Customer Experience Host (Receptionist) to welcome customers, answer calls and support daily admin while upholding branch standards.

You'll be the first point of contact, delivering friendly service with a smile, managing multiple tasks, and collaborating with colleagues to ensure a smooth showroom experience. Part-time hours are 5pm–8pm, Monday to Friday.

Qualifications

• Excellent telephone manner and communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal and customer service focus.
• Able to work independently and as part of a team.
• Highly organised with the ability to multi-task.
• Interest in delivering high service standards.

Responsibilities

• Acting as the first point of contact for customers, in person and on the phone.
• Managing a large volume of customer calls and enquiries.
• Maintaining tidy and presentable customer areas.
• Collaborating with all departments within the branch.
• Going the extra mile for customers.

Skills

Telephone manner

Interpersonal skills

Customer service

Teamwork

Organised multi-tasking

Tools

Cisco telephony

Microsoft Office

Excel

Job description

• Pension scheme

We’re recruiting for a Receptionist to join our Motorstore/Geely branch in Chertsey.

We Offer

• Pro rata holiday allowance with room to grow
• Generous retail discounts
• Private healthcare
• Simplyhealth – all employees have access to a GP 24/7 and can claim money back on medical and dental treatments
• Pension scheme
• Maternity and paternity packages
• Opportunities for training and progression
• And much more…

Hours

Part time: Monday - Friday 5pm - 8pm

About The Role

At Arnold Clark, you’ll be known as a Customer Experience Host. We believe that first impressions count and that outstanding customer service should begin the moment our customers enter the showroom.

As a Customer Experience Host, you’ll be the welcoming face of Arnold Clark. From warmly greeting our customers face-to-face to helping them on the phone in a professional manner. You’ll deliver excellent customer service while staying on top of daily admin duties and maintaining branch standards with enthusiasm and a smile.

Day-to-day duties

• Acting as the first point of contact for our customers, in person and on the phone
• Managing a large volume of customer calls and dealing with enquiries effectively and efficiently
• Making sure the customer areas are kept tidy and presentable and that our customers are well looked after
• Working proactively with all departments within the branch
• Going the extra mile for all our customers

Essential Skills

• A fantastic telephone manner
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• A genuine interest in delivering excellent service and going above and beyond for our customers
• The confidence to work independently and also as part of a team
• Highly organised with the ability to multi-task

Nice To Have (but Not Essential)

• Knowledge of Cisco telephony
• An understanding of Microsoft Office and Excel

Our Culture

Arnold Clark is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We strive to create an environment where collaboration, unique perspectives and multiple approaches are celebrated. We care about our employees and our communities, we nurture talent and encourage ambition, and we are passionate about people who take pride in their work. Our employees are at the heart of everything we do – diverse in our make-up, united in our goals.

To find out more about Life at Arnold Clark , visit our website.

Employment within the Arnold Clark Group is offered subject to satisfactory reference and disclosure check.