Receptionist

Capula

Stone

On-site

GBP 22,000 - 26,000

Part time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Life assurance

Salary sacrifice programme

Mental health assistance programme

Cycle to work scheme

Professional development and growth opportunities

Study support and professional membership fees covered

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Stone, England is seeking an Afternoon Receptionist to be the first point of contact for visitors and clients. This role involves welcoming guests, managing meeting room bookings, and providing excellent customer service. Ideal candidates should be organized, approachable, and have a background in reception or admin roles. They offer a range of benefits including life assurance and professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

Cheerful, approachable and confident on the phone.
Honest, trustworthy and reliable.
Organised, with strong attention to detail.
A team player who enjoys working collaboratively.
Experience in reception or admin roles is desirable but not essential.

Responsibilities

Warmly welcoming and assisting visitors and clients.
Managing meeting room bookings and handling meeting requests.
Arranging refreshments and buffet orders for meetings.
Answering and directing incoming calls promptly and professionally.
Coordinating short-term hire bookings and maintaining monthly cost submissions.
Monitoring and responding to fire alarms in line with safety procedures.
Setting up meeting rooms, including layout and equipment.
Recording and reporting employee sickness to HR or relevant departments.
Sorting and distributing incoming post; preparing outgoing mail.
Supporting general reception duties and assisting with ad-hoc admin tasks.

Skills

Cheerful, approachable and confident on the phone

Honest, trustworthy and reliable

Organised, with strong attention to detail

A team player who enjoys working collaboratively

Job description

Overview

Be the welcoming face of a future‑focused engineering leader.

Capula, part of the Dalkia Group, has been at the forefront of operational technology and digital transformation for decades. We deliver advanced system integration across some of the most highly regulated and complex industrial environments — from energy and water to renewables and manufacturing. Innovation drives everything we do, and we’re always looking ahead. We’re committed to building an inclusive, equitable workplace where diversity is celebrated.

About the Role

We’re looking for a friendly, organised and proactive Afternoon Receptionist to join our head office team. You’ll be the first point of contact for visitors, clients and colleagues, helping to keep the office running smoothly and professionally.

This role primarily covers 2pm–5pm, Monday to Friday, with some flexibility required to cover morning shifts during holidays or sickness.

Warmly welcoming and assisting visitors and clients
Managing meeting room bookings and handling meeting requests
Arranging refreshments and buffet orders for meetings
Answering and directing incoming calls promptly and professionally
Coordinating short‑term hire bookings (e.g., car hire) and maintaining monthly cost submissions
Monitoring and responding to fire alarms in line with safety procedures
Setting up meeting rooms, including layout and equipment
Recording and reporting employee sickness to HR or relevant departments
Sorting and distributing incoming post; preparing outgoing mail
Supporting general reception duties and assisting with ad‑hoc admin tasks

Qualifications