Receptionist/Administrator

New Appointments Group; Hosey Hill; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable recruitment agency in the UK seeks a Chemistry Graduate for an entry-level role. This position offers comprehensive training and progression opportunities in a sales and distribution environment. You'll start in reception, handling tasks such as greeting visitors and managing administrative duties. Ideal candidates will have a Chemistry degree, strong IT literacy, and excellent communication skills. A valid driver's license is also required.

Benefits

Progression opportunities

Comprehensive training

Life assurance (2x salary)

Qualifications

• A Chemistry degree is essential.
• High level of IT literacy, particularly with Microsoft Office.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Greet visitors and manage reception tasks.
• Organize and distribute incoming post.
• Prepare and book meeting rooms.
• Monitor the sales mailbox and forward messages.

Skills

IT literacy

Excellent verbal communication

Attention to detail

Education

Chemistry degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

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Position: Chemistry Graduate - Entry-Level Role
Location: Westerham
Salary: Minimum wage - with Salary Reviews

Training: 18 months to 2 years - Training and Development programme
Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00am - 4:00pm

Are you a recent Chemistry graduate eager to kick-start your career with a reputable company?

This is an exciting opportunity for a Chemistry Graduate who is looking to build on their academic knowledge and develop a successful career in a sales and distribution environment.

This role offers excellent progression opportunities, allowing you to learn all aspects of the business while gaining invaluable industry experience.

What You'll Be Doing:

You'll start in the Reception Area, gaining hands-on experience with administrative tasks and customer service responsibilities, including:

• Organising and distributing incoming post.
• Preparing and booking meeting rooms.
• Monitoring the sales mailbox and forwarding messages.
• Meeting and greeting visitors; signing them in.
• Taking messages and relaying them to the relevant staff.
• Operating the switchboard: answering and directing calls appropriately.
• Forwarding messages from the Sales Inbox to the right personnel.
• Maintaining stationery supplies.

As your confidence grows, you'll have the chance to move into other departments, learning more about the company's chemistry products, systems, and processes.

What We're Looking For:

• A Chemistry degree (essential).
• IT literacy, particularly with Microsoft Office.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Highly organised with great attention to detail.

What We Offer:

• Progression opportunities within a reputable company.
• Comprehensive training, including CRM systems and product knowledge.
• Life assurance (2x salary).

Important Requirement: Due to the location, you must have a valid driver's license and access to a vehicle.

This is a fantastic opportunity to launch your career in a supportive environment with ongoing development and clear pathways for progression.

New Appointments Group, Expertly Matching Employers and Jobseekers since 1975.

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If this role isn't for you, please check out our website for other roles that may be suitable, or send us your CV, we would still like to hear from you! You can find us on our website or LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram and x@nagrecruitment

We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment in line with the Equality Act 2010. All qualified applicants will be considered regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation. New Appointments Group acts as an Employment Agency for permanent roles and as an Employment Business for temporary roles.