RECEPTIONIST

GEDA Construction; Kegworth; On-site; GBP 9,000 - 14,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical insurance

Life assurance

Well-being programmes

Additional holidays

Career development

Job summary

GEDA Construction is seeking a friendly, professional Receptionist for our Kegworth office. This part-time role is 2 days per week and will be the first point of contact for visitors and clients, delivering excellent customer service and supporting day-to-day admin.

You will greet guests, manage calls and emails, coordinate appointments and meeting room schedules, maintain a welcoming reception, monitor sign-in and security, and assist with cross‑departmental tasks.

Qualifications

• Experience: previous reception, customer service, or front-of-house experience.
• Experience: competent in MS packages.
• Qualification: GCSE or equivalent in English and Maths is desirable.
• Skills: excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Skill: Strong organisational and multitasking abilities.
• Skill: good time management and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Reception: greet visitors, clients, and staff in a professional manner.
• Administrative duties: answer and direct incoming phone calls, emails, post and deliveries, manage appointments and meeting room schedules and provide administration support to various departments.
• Presentation: maintain a clean, welcoming reception area.
• Visitors: monitor visitor sign-in procedures and maintain security protocols.
• Customer service: assist customers with enquiries and resolve issues efficiently.
• Coordination: with internal departments to ensure smooth operations.
• Stock and supplies: maintain office supplies and order stock when required.
• Policies and procedures: adhere to the Integrated Management System (IMS).
• Other: undertake any other duties commensurate with this role.

Skills

Reception experience

Verbal communication

Organisational skills

Time management

Front-of-house

Education

GCSE English & Maths

Tools

MS Office

Job description

GEDA's award-winning teams are based out of offices in Tyrone (NI) and the East Midlands (ENG), delivering key residential, commercial, educational, and infrastructure projects. GEDA is well known for its commitment to delivering high-quality projects in the construction and civil engineering industry.

We focus on engaging with local communities, minimising our environmental footprint and put a strong emphasis on health, safety and well-being in delivering our projects for clients.

We are looking for a friendly, professional, and organised Receptionist to be the first point of contact for visitors and clients at our Kegworth Office. The successful candidate will manage reception duties, provide excellent customer service, and support day-to-day administrative operations.

This role is on a part-time job share basis, working 2 days per week.

Your Role

• Reception: greet visitors, clients, and staff in a professional manner.
• Administrative duties: answer and direct incoming phone calls, emails, post and deliveries, manage appointments and meeting room schedules and provide administration support to various departments.
• Presentation: maintain a clean, welcoming reception area.
• Visitors: monitor visitor sign-in procedures and maintain security protocols.
• Customer service: assist customers with enquiries and resolve issues efficiently.
• Coordination: with internal departments to ensure smooth operations.
• Stock and supplies: maintain office supplies and order stock when required.
• Policies and procedures: adhere to the Integrated Management System (IMS).
• Other: undertake any other duties commensurate with this role

What We Offer

• Competitive Salary with Performance-based Bonuses.
• Private Medical Insurance, Life Assurance & Well-being Programmes.
• Additional Holidays, Marriage Leave and Service Awards.
• Enhanced Family Friendly Benefits
• Opportunities for career growth, training and support for professional development & membership.
• Social and Team Building Events.

Your Skills & Experience

• Experience: previous reception, customer service, or front-of-house experience.
• Experience: competent in MS packages.
• Qualification: GCSE or equivalent in English and Maths is desirable.
• Skills: excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Skill: Strong organisational and multitasking abilities.
• Skill: good time management and attention to detail.

The ideal candidate is approachable, reliable, and customer-focused, with the ability to create a positive first impression for all visitors and clients.