Receptionist

Hica-Group; Euxton; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stream – Earned wages access

Paid Training

Car & Cycle Schemes

Instant Recognition

Career Growth

Monthly Lottery

Exclusive Discounts

Fitness Perks

Smart Savings & Loans

Health Plans

Job summary

The HICA Group is seeking a Receptionist at Buckshaw Village, near Chorley, PR7 7EP, United Kingdom. You will be the first point of contact for residents, visitors and professionals, delivering a welcoming and efficient reception service from a fixed-term contract position.

You should have prior receptionist/administration experience, strong communication skills, and proficiency with Microsoft Office. DBS check will be required; you will work as part of a team to support day-to-day

Qualifications

• Experience in receptionist, administration or customer service.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Good knowledge of Microsoft Office packages.
• Ability to work independently and use initiative.

Responsibilities

• Deliver a professional and friendly front-of-house service to all visitors and callers.
• Handling telephone enquiries internally and externally, directing calls appropriately.
• Managing all incoming and outgoing mail, parcels, collections and deliveries.
• Supporting administrative tasks including filing, data entry and record management.
• Maintaining accurate visitor records and ensuring reception areas remain presentable.
• Undertaking any other duties that help create and maintain an effectively run establishment.

Skills

Customer service

Communication skills

MS Office

Teamwork

Tools

MS Office

Job description

• Location Oakbridge Drive,Buckshaw Village,Chorley, PR7 7EP,United Kingdom

Contact information

• Contact Name CONNOR GRONBACK
• Contact Phone [phone]

As the leaves change, changes lives. Join HICA and warm people's hearts this autumn.

The company is unable to sponsor the employment of international workers in this role. You will be required to provide evidence of your right to work in the UK.

Pay & Hours:

• Pay - £12.72 per hour
• Contract - Fixed-Term

The Role:

As a Receptionist, you will project a professional image that encourages public trust and confidence whilst contributing positively to the overall company image. You will be the first point of contact for residents, visitors, families and professionals, providing a welcoming and efficient reception service.

Duties include:

• Delivering a professional and friendly front-of-house service to all visitors and callers
• Handling telephone enquiries internally and externally, directing calls appropriately
• Managing all incoming and outgoing mail, parcels, collections and deliveries
• Supporting administrative tasks including filing, data entry and record management
• Maintaining accurate visitor records and ensuring reception areas remain presentable
• Undertaking any other duties that help create and maintain an effectively run establishment

About You: The ideal candidate will have the following:

• Previous experience in a receptionist, administration or customer service role
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Good knowledge of Microsoft Office packages
• Ability to work independently and use initiative
• Strong organisational and timekeeping skills
• A professional, approachable and positive attitude
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team

We believe great work deserves great rewards. Here’s what you’ll enjoy:

• Stream – Access up to 50% of your earned wages instantly
• Paid Training - Through our award winning in-house training team
• Car & Cycle Schemes – Spread MOT/repair costs & save up to £1,000 with Halfords
• Instant Recognition – Win vouchers for going above and beyond
• Career Growth – Funded qualifications & clear progression
• Monthly Lottery – Big cash prizes
• Exclusive Discounts – Retail, supermarkets, holidays & more
• Fitness Perks – Gym discounts & free workouts
• Smart Savings & Loans – Affordable finance options
• Health Plans – Discounted hospital & death benefit cover

Additional Information: Built in 2008, the Village sits on the edge of Euxton between the towns of Chorley and Leyland in Lancashire, with excellent transport links, shopping and community facilities right on the doorstep. It was the result of a collaboration between The HICA Group and Caddick Construction. Today the village is owned by Octopus Healthcare and exclusively managed by The HICA Group by their dedicated Buckshaw Retirement team. The HICA Group has over 32 years of providing care, support and housing services to older people and people with a learning disability. A not-for-profit organisation, our head office is based in Hull with a local Senior Management Team directly employed to run our services in the West.

Please note that successful candidates will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS check.