Receptionist

Acorn by Synergie; England; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A prominent recruitment agency in the UK is seeking a professional Part-Time Receptionist for a busy site reception. The role focuses on providing excellent customer service, welcoming visitors, and supporting administrative tasks for the Facilities Team. Candidates should have strong communication skills, organizational abilities, and experience in receptionist or administrative roles. This is a Monday to Friday position from 8am to 12:30pm with an hourly wage of £13.59.

Benefits

Part-time working hours

Professional reception environment

Potential for additional responsibilities

Qualifications

• Strong communication skills with a customer-focused approach.
• Highly organised with excellent attention to detail.
• Previous experience in a receptionist or administrative role.

Responsibilities

• Welcome visitors and contractors, issue access badges, and support general reception duties.
• Answer incoming calls, make announcements, and support emergency procedures.
• Manage contractor control processes and verify documentation.
• Provide administrative support to Facilities Manager and team.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Customer-focused approach

Organisational skills

Proficient in Microsoft Office

Problem-solving ability

Independent working

Team orientation

Tools

Microsoft Office

Outlook

SAP

Maintenance management systems (e.g., Shire)

Job description

Part‑Time Receptionist

Walton Road Monday to Friday, 8am-12:30pm (22.5 hours per week) Part-Time 13.59 per hour

Introduction

Acorn by Synergie is recruiting for a professional and organised Receptionist to join our client on a part‑time basis. This role is essential in ensuring the smooth operation of the site reception, providing excellent customer service to visitors, contractors, and staff, while supporting the Facilities Team with key administrative tasks.

Key Duties

• Welcome visitors and contractors, issue access badges or site cards, contact hosts, and support general reception duties.
• Answer and transfer incoming calls, make tannoy announcements, and support emergency response procedures when required.
• Authorise site entry for delivery drivers and monitor site activity using the CCTV system.
• Manage contractor control processes including inductions and verification of documentation.
• Request and track contractor documentation and maintain contractor‑related records.
• Use maintenance management software such as Shire to support planned maintenance activities.
• Carry out general administrative tasks including overtime list management, arranging ad hoc security cover, key and access control, and handling post distribution.
• Provide administrative support to the Facilities Manager and Facilities Team Leader.
• Create and manage purchase requisitions for reactive and breakdown maintenance tasks.

Requirements

• Strong communication skills with a customer‑focused approach.
• Highly organised with excellent attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, Outlook, SAP, and maintenance management systems such as Shire.
• Adaptability, reliability, professionalism, problem‑solving ability, and strong team orientation.
• Previous experience in a receptionist or administrative role.

What We Offer

• Part‑time working hours Monday to Friday, 8am-12:30pm.
• Opportunity to work in a professional reception environment supporting a busy Facilities Team.
• Potential for additional responsibilities in line with business needs.

Interested?

To apply, please submit your CV via Indeed or contact Acorn by Synergie for more information.

Acorn by Synergie acts as an employment business for the supply of temporary workers.