Receptionist

Amey; Salford; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Career growth opportunities

Training opportunities

Generous holiday allowance

Pension scheme

Flexible benefits

Exclusive discounts

Social Impact Days

Family-friendly policies

Affinity Networks membership

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Salford is seeking a Receptionist to manage front-of-house responsibilities. This permanent, full-time role includes greeting clients, managing calls, and administrative tasks. Applicants should have excellent communication skills, be professional and approachable, and have experience using Microsoft applications. The firm offers career growth, competitive salary, and diverse benefits, aiming to create an inclusive workplace for all candidates.

Qualifications

• Experience in a Front of House Reception role.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks.
• Maintaining a neat and professional appearance is essential.
• Maintaining a neat and professional appearance is a key requirement for this role.
• Excellent at relationship building.
• Highly organised.
• Experienced in using Microsoft applications including Excel, Word, Teams and Outlook.
• Proactive and resourceful.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily operation of reception services.
• First point of contact for clients and stakeholders.
• Book meeting rooms and manage car park bookings.
• Booking of meeting rooms.
• Ensuring staff have the correct on-site access.
• Management of the car park bookings.
• First point of contact for our clients and stakeholders.
• General administrative tasks including POs, ordering refreshments, ordering equipment, mail, reports, etc.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Approachable and professional

Organised

Relationship building

Proactive and resourceful

Organised

Microsoft Office

Proactive

Task management

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Teams

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

Title: Receptionist

Requisition ID: 10142

We are excited to offer a fantastic opportunity for a receptionist to join our team on a permanent, full‑time basis on our National Highways account in Embankment – Cathedral Approach, Salford, M3 7FB.

This position is on‑site based. The hours of work are 37.5 (Shift pattern Monday – Friday 08:30am – 16:30pm).

Join our vibrant, inclusive community as the Front of House Receptionist. As the Receptionist, you will manage the busy front‑of‑house reception, including meeting and greeting important clients, ensuring meeting rooms are booked and presentable, as well as general administration tasks.

Excellent communication skills and presentation skills are a must for this role as our key players are often conducting meetings from our head office.

What You Will Do

• Daily operation of reception services
• Answering and diverting calls promptly and professionally
• Taking and redirecting important messages, ensuring they hit the appropriate owner
• Booking of meeting rooms
• Ensuring staff have the correct on‑site access
• Management of the car park bookings
• First point of contact for our clients and stakeholders
• General administrative tasks including POs, ordering refreshments, ordering equipment, mail, reports, etc.

What You Will Bring

• Experience in a Front of House Reception role
• Excellent communication skills
• Approachable, professional and warm in your approach
• Maintaining a neat and professional appearance is a key requirement for this role
• Excellent at relationship building
• Highly organised
• Experienced in using Microsoft applications including Excel, Word, Teams and Outlook
• Proactive and resourceful
• Ability to manage multiple tasks

We welcome applications from a diverse range of candidates.

Why join Amey?

At Amey, we work on long‑term stable contracts so you can plan a long‑term career with us. We have been awarded Platinum status by Investors in People which underscores our commitment to supporting our people across every part of our organisation, enabling them to shine. Whether you are starting your career, returning to the workplace or can bring your professional expertise and skills, there is a place for you here.

Our benefits

• Remuneration – Enjoy a competitive annual salary with the potential for yearly reviews to ensure you’re rewarded for your contributions
• Career growth – Shine in your career with advancement opportunities to roles like Team Leader
• Training opportunities – Unlock your potential with comprehensive training, including fully funded leadership programmes tailored to your personal growth
• Holidays – Enjoy at least 24 days of holiday plus bank holidays, and the opportunity to buy further days
• Pension – Generous pension scheme, with extra contributions from Amey
• Flexible benefits – Customise your benefits with options such as insurance benefits, Cycle2Work scheme and access to discounted gym membership
• Exclusive discounts – Access our online portal filled with discounts from leading retailers, healthcare services, and more, helping you save on the things that matter
• Give back to community – Two Social Impact Days each year, for volunteering and fundraising opportunities
• Family friendly policies for new parents or if you provide care for a dependant
• Membership of our Affinity Networks who connect, support and inspire diverse communities within Amey

About Amey

We are a leading provider of full life‑cycle engineering, operations, and decarbonisation solutions, for transport infrastructure and complex facilities.

Our purpose is to deliver sustainable infrastructure solutions that enhance life and protect our shared future.

Every day our teams across the UK and internationally do truly important work shaping some of the most complex environments that impact generations to come.

To find out more visit our website amey.co.uk/careers.

Application Guidance and Diversity & Inclusion

At Amey we constantly evolve how we work to reflect the different needs and backgrounds of our employees. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates, regardless of their race, gender, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, or age. We believe everyone deserves an opportunity to shine.

As a disability‑confident leader, we’re proud to guarantee applicants with a disability an interview if they meet the minimum requirements for the role.

Please contact our recruitment team at [e-mail] to discuss any access needs, reasonable adjustments or additional support that you may require at any point during the recruitment process.

Apply today

We may close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications. Please apply as soon as possible.

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