Receptionist

Industrial Temps; Galgorm; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading zero-emission vehicle innovator is seeking a Receptionist in Galgorm, Northern Ireland. The role involves being the first point of contact for visitors, managing switchboard operations, and providing administrative support. Candidates should have at least 12 months of relevant experience, a professional phone manner, and proficiency in Microsoft Office. This temporary position offers a salary range of £26,000 - £28,000 pro rata with a 40-hour workweek, including both small and large-scale administrative functions.

Qualifications

• 12 months' experience in a similar role.
• Ability to manage high volumes of calls and emails.
• Demonstrates a flexible attitude to work.

Responsibilities

• Greet and welcome visitors at the office.
• Manage switchboard operations.
• Assist in organizing hospitality for meetings.
• Process internal and external mail.
• Provide administrative support to the business.

Skills

Professional and friendly telephone manner

Interpersonal communication skills

Prioritization and self-management

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Confidentiality

Tools

Sage

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

Our client, Wrightbus, a recognised leader in zero-emission vehicle innovation, is seeking a Receptionist to join their team in Galgorm.As the first point of contact for customers and visitors, the Receptionist will play a vital role in creating a positive and professional first impression.The successful candidate will provide a welcoming, customer-focused service while managing the switchboard with efficiency, accuracy, and enthusiasm.We are looking for an individual who is a quick learner, has previous experience in a similar receptionist or front-of-house role, and brings strong attention to detail along with excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Greet and welcome visitors to the Offices between 8.15am and 5pm, informing the relevant member of staff of their arrival.
• To assist in organising hospitality of visitor and internal meetings
• Process and deliver internal and external mail daily.
• Operate switchboard from 8.15am - 5pm; receiving and transferring telephone calls, announcing callers, taking brief messages, and passing these on via the email system or connecting callers to staff members personal direct lines
• Maintain and ensure that the answer message is appropriate
• Review and update on a regular basis the staff contact, and telephone extension lists
• Provide administrative and general support to the business.
• Monitoring and responding to email queries.
• Assist with queries in a professional and efficient manner.
• To complete mail merges to customers and employees as and when required
• To assist sales department with customer service contact via telephone and post
• Use of Internal IT programmes, for example to request purchases orders via Therefore/Sage
• On receipt of the request, book taxis on behalf of members of staff and visitors
• Process invoices and keep records to ensure costs are allocated to the relevant departments.

Skills and Qualifications

• 12 months' proven extensive relevant experience working in a similar position.
• Will show a professional & friendly telephone manner.
• Have a team attitude with good interpersonal communication skills.
• Be able to prioritise and manage own workload, while demonstrating a flexible attitude to work.
• Have proven experience of Microsoft office packages; including Word, Excel and Outlook
• Must maintain confidentiality at all times.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Outlook, and Microsoft PowerPoint.
• Demonstrable experience of managing high volume calls and emails.

Further Information

This Receptionist role is in Galgorm, Northern Ireland. You must be eligible to work in the UK to apply for this role.If you're interested in this position, please send your CV to [e-mail] or contact our Ballymena office on 028 2542 0140 and ask to speak with DanielleINDUSTRIAL TEMPS IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES EMPLOYER

Vacancy ID 1749663 Job Sector Secretarial and Administration Area Co Antrim Location Galgorm Salary £26,000 - £28,000 pro rata No. vacancies 4 Contract Type Temporary Weekly hours 40 Published date 09/12/2025 Closing date 19/01/2026 Worktime Monday to Thursday 8:15am - 5pm, Friday 8am - 1pm