Receptionist

Bayman Atkinson Smythe; Oldham; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site parking

Company pension scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Life Insurance Scheme

Annual bonus

Free on-site gym

20 days annual leave rising to 25

Job summary

Bayman Atkinson Smythe is seeking a professional Front of House Receptionist for a well-established engineering company in Oldham. You will be the first point of contact for visitors, suppliers and customers, ensuring a warm welcome and smooth day-to-day reception operations.

The role runs 8:00am to 4:30pm, Monday to Friday (45-minute lunch). Benefits include a £27,000 salary, company pension, life insurance, employee assistance, annual bonus, on-site gym, and 20 days’ annual leave rising to 25

Qualifications

• Front of house/reception or switchboard experience required.
• Strong IT skills with Outlook and Excel.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Able to handle confidential information with discretion.

Responsibilities

• Answer and direct incoming telephone calls promptly, efficiently and professionally.
• Welcome visitors, customers and suppliers, ensuring all guests sign in/out per procedures.
• Manage incoming and outgoing post, deliveries and courier services.
• Maintain a clean, organised and welcoming reception area at all times.
• Provide administrative support, including booking meeting rooms and coordinating visitor arrangements.

Skills

Reception experience

Customer service

IT skills

Outlook

Excel

Tools

Outlook

Excel

Job description

Paying £27,000 + Benefits - Our client, a well-established and highly respected engineering company based in Oldham, is looking to recruit a professional, personable, and organised Front of House Receptionist to join their team on a permanent basis.

As the first point of contact for visitors, customers, and suppliers, you'll play a key role in creating a positive first impression while ensuring the smooth day-to-day running of reception. This is an excellent opportunity to join a friendly business that values professionalism, teamwork, and exceptional customer service.

The standard working hours are 8:00am - 4:30pm, Monday to Friday, with a 45-minute lunch break. Some flexibility will be required to provide reception cover during periods of annual leave and absence.

THE JOB

Key Responsibilities:

• Answer and direct incoming telephone calls promptly, efficiently, and professionally
• Welcome visitors, customers, and suppliers, ensuring all guests are signed in and out in line with company procedures
• Manage incoming and outgoing post, deliveries, and courier services.
• Maintain a clean, organised, and welcoming reception area at all times
• Provide administrative support, including booking meeting rooms, coordinating visitor arrangements, and assisting the wider team with ad hoc administrative tasks

THE PERSON

• Previous experience in a front of house reception and/or switchboard role is essential.
• Strong IT skills, with confidence using Microsoft Outlook and Excel
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Friendly, approachable, and professional, with outstanding customer service skills
• Able to handle confidential information with discretion and sound judgement
• Calm and composed under pressure, with excellent organisational skills
• Self-motivated, proactive, and able to manage priorities independently while supporting colleagues when needed

THE BENEFITS

• Salary of £27,000
• Supportive and collaborative working environment with opportunities for professional development
• Secure on-site parking
• 20 days' annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing with length of service to 25 days
• Company pension scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Life Insurance Scheme
• Annual bonus
• Free on-site gym

Please note: We can only consider applications from candidates who have the right to work in the UK and do not require visa sponsorship