Receptionist

Scania Nederland B.V.; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

pension scheme

complementary life insurance

financial incentive schemes

discounts on major retail outlets

Job summary

Scania GB is seeking a part-time, permanent Receptionist to join our front of house team. You will help deliver a welcoming, professional impression through effective communication, organisation and customer service.

Responsibilities include greeting visitors, managing calls, diary support, mail handling, and general admin while upholding health & safety. Interviews are scheduled for 21 September 2026 with potential progression discussions.

Qualifications

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Genuine commitment to delivering excellent customer service.
• Excellent organisational skills with ability to manage multiple priorities.
• High attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong emotional intelligence and interpersonal awareness.
• Proven experience answering telephones in a professional environment.

Responsibilities

• Welcome and greet visitors, clients and contractors in a professional manner.
• Manage incoming calls — answering, screening and directing to the appropriate person or department.
• Oversee visitor administration, including sign-in/out procedures, passes and health & safety compliance.
• Handle incoming/outgoing mail, packages and courier arrangements.
• Provide general administrative support, including data entry, filing and photocopying.
• Support basic diary and appointment management as required.
• Uphold health & safety and fire procedures, including new starter induction.

Skills

Communication skills

Customer service

Organisation

Attention to detail

Interpersonal skills

Telephone handling

Job description

Working hours: Monday and Tuesday (Part time) 7.30am to 4pm

We are seeking a part time, permanent Receptionist to join our front of house team at Scania GB. You will join a friendly, professional team of receptionists, responsible for creating a positive and lasting impression through excellent communication, organisation and customer service.

Responsibilities include:

• Welcome and greet visitors, clients and contractors in a professional manner
• Manage incoming calls — answering, screening and directing to the appropriate person or department
• Oversee visitor administration, including sign-in/out procedures, passes and compliance with health & safety requirements
• Manage incoming and outgoing mail, packages and courier arrangements
• Provide general administrative support, including data entry, filing and photocopying
• Support basic diary and appointment management as required
• Uphold health & safety and fire procedures, including new starter Induction.

About you:

• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to engage confidently across all levels of stakeholders
• A genuine commitment to delivering excellent customer service
• Excellent organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively
• High attention to detail and accuracy
• Strong emotional intelligence and interpersonal awareness
• Proven experience answering telephones in a professional environment

Interview Dates:

Interviews for this position will take place on the 21st September 2026

Next steps:

• If your experience matches our requirements, Scania Recruitment team will contact you to discuss your application.
• If you are successful at that stage, you will be invited to have a conversation with the hiring manager.

Working forScaniais not just about the job. It’s about you too, and this is where the company goes the extra mile and provides an industry leading employment package. We offer an excellent benefits package which includes a pension scheme, complementary life insurance, financial incentive schemes and discounts on major retail outlets including groceries.

Benefits

• pension scheme
• complementary life insurance
• financial incentive schemes
• discounts on major retail outlets including groceries

AtScaniawe invest considerably in colleague development, and you can expect to receive comprehensive training and career progression not only in the UK but throughout our Global organisation.

We have a strong and supportive culture, where each individual is seen, respected and has the potential to contribute.We trust each other to act and make decisions, and we believe in a more flexible future workplace based on individual needs. For us, diversity and inclusionisa strategic necessity. By having colleagues with the widest possible range of skills, knowledge, backgrounds, and experiences,weensurewe havethe right peopleand together with an inclusive corporate culture,thisdrivesour business forward.Wewant our colleagues to feel proud and happy to work for us, no matter where theyare fromor whothey are, and we strive to achieve an inclusive and family-friendly environment for everyone.

Scaniais dedicated to delivering exceptional products and services to our customers and the successful candidate will reflect our core values;CUSTOMER FIRST,RESPECT, ELIMINATION OF WASTE, RESPONSIBILITY and TEAM SPIRIT in all we do.