Receptionist / Admin Assistant

Confidential; Devon and Torbay; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 17,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Part-time hours

Full training provided

Friendly working environment

Long-term opportunity

Job summary

Confidential in Lifton, Devon is seeking a professional Receptionist for an immediate start on a part-time basis. You’ll be the first point of contact for employees, visitors and external callers, delivering a welcoming front-of-house experience while providing essential admin support across the site.

The role suits those with excellent organisation and attention to detail, with duties from answering calls and signing in visitors to coordinating post and site communications.

Qualifications

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Friendly, professional and approachable manner.
• Strong organisational skills with excellent attention to detail.
• Experience using SAP is beneficial but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Providing a professional and welcoming reception service for visitors and employees.
• Answering and directing telephone calls efficiently and confidentially.
• Managing visitor sign-in procedures and ensuring site protocols are followed.
• Providing general administrative support including data entry, record keeping and handling post.
• Preparing site communications, posters and other documents as required.
• Managing pool and hire vehicles, arranging servicing, safety checks and valeting.
• Ordering stationery and office supplies while maintaining stock levels within budget.
• Coordinating maintenance of shared office equipment, including photocopiers.
• Raising purchase orders using the SAP system.
• Assisting with monthly team brief preparation and internal communications.
• Supporting Health & Safety, quality and hygiene standards across the site.
• Providing reception cover during holidays and absences when required.
• Undertaking additional administrative duties to support the wider business.

Skills

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Independent working

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

SAP

Job description

Receptionist Immediate Start
Lifton, Devon
£12.71 per hour
Part-Time 23.25 Hours Per Week

Shift Options
Morning Shift: Monday Thursday 08 45 Friday 08 15
Afternoon Shift: Monday Thursday 12 30 Friday 12 30

About the Role

An excellent opportunity has become available for a professional and friendly Receptionist to join a busy manufacturing site in Lifton. As the first point of contact for employees, visitors and external callers, you'll play a key role in creating a welcoming and professional front-of-house experience while providing essential administrative support across the site.

This is a varied role, ideal for someone with excellent organisational skills, strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Providing a professional and welcoming reception service for visitors and employees
• Answering and directing telephone calls efficiently and confidentially
• Managing visitor sign-in procedures and ensuring site protocols are followed
• Providing general administrative support including data entry, record keeping and handling post
• Preparing site communications, posters and other documents as required
• Managing pool and hire vehicles, arranging servicing, safety checks and valeting
• Ordering stationery and office supplies while maintaining stock levels within budget
• Coordinating maintenance of shared office equipment, including photocopiers
• Raising purchase orders using the SAP system
• Assisting with monthly team brief preparation and internal communications
• Supporting Health & Safety, quality and hygiene standards across the site
• Providing reception cover during holidays and absences when required
• Undertaking additional administrative duties to support the wider business

What We're Looking For

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Friendly, professional and approachable manner
• Strong organisational skills with excellent attention to detail
• Confident using Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook
• Ability to prioritise workload and work independently
• Previous reception or administration experience is desirable
• Switchboard experience would be advantageous
• Experience using SAP is beneficial but not essential

Benefits

• Weekly pay
• Part-time hours offering excellent work-life balance
• Friendly and supportive working environment
• Full training provided
• Ongoing opportunity with a well-established manufacturing business
• Online payslips
• Potential for long-term employment

For more information regarding this role or to discuss other opportunities, please contact our Exeter office and speak to Adam:

(phone number removed)
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Allocation Number: INDTB