Receptionist - Derby

Office Angels; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 15,343 - 21,852; Full time

Job summary

Office Angels in Derby seeks a friendly Receptionist to welcome customers and manage front desk duties. You will answer calls, direct inquiries, and ensure the reception area reflects a polished Lexus-branded environment. This temporary role runs across early August dates with long hours, requiring strong organisation and a proactive customer-first approach.

The position emphasizes excellent service, data entry, diary management, and collaborative teamwork to create a positive visitor experience.

Qualifications

• Friendly and approachable demeanor.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to multitask.
• Experience in a customer-facing role (experience in automotive industry is a plus).
• A proactive attitude and willingness to go the extra mile for customers.

Responsibilities

• Greet and welcome customers, setting a positive tone for their visit.
• Answer incoming calls promptly and direct inquiries to appropriate team members.
• Manage the reception area, keeping it tidy and reflecting the Lexus brand.
• Schedule appointments and manage the diary for service bookings.
• Assist with administrative tasks, including data entry and maintaining records.
• Collaborate with team members to deliver seamless customer experiences.

Skills

Excellent communication

Organisational skills

Customer-facing experience

Proactive attitude

Basic computer skills

Tools

Office software

Job description

Position: Receptionist
Location: Derby DE24
Contract Type: Temporary

Duration:

Monday 3rd - Thursday 5th August

Monday 10th - Friday 14th August

Working hours: 8AM to 6PM with an hours unpaid lunch

Pay rate: £13.50 an hour

Are you a cheerful individual with a passion for delivering excellent customer service? Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment and enjoy being the first point of contact?

We believe in the power of exceptional service and a positive atmosphere. As a Receptionist, you will play a vital role in creating a warm and inviting environment for our customers. Your professionalism and enthusiasm will be key in making every visitor's experience memorable!

What You'll Do:

• Greet and welcome customers with a smile, setting the tone for their visit.
• Answer incoming calls promptly and professionally, directing inquiries to the appropriate team members.
• Manage the reception area, ensuring it is tidy, organised, and reflects the Lexus brand.
• Schedule appointments and manage the diary for service bookings.
• Assist with administrative tasks, including data entry and maintaining records.
• Collaborate with team members to provide seamless customer experiences.

What We're Looking For:

• A friendly and approachable demeanour-your smile is your best asset!
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to multitask effectively.
• Experience in a customer-facing role (experience in the automotive industry is a plus!).
• A proactive attitude and a willingness to go the extra mile for our customers.
• Basic computer skills and familiarity with office software.

Office Angels is an employment agency. We are an equal opportunities employer who put expertise, energy, and enthusiasm into improving everyone's chance of being part of the workplace. We respect and appreciate people of all ethnicities, generations, religious beliefs, sexual orientations, gender identities, abilities and more. We do this by showcasing their talents, skills and unique experience in an inclusive environment that helps them thrive. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you.

Office Angels is an equal-opportunities employer who puts expertise, energy and enthusiasm into improving everyone's chance of being part of the workplace. We respect and appreciate people of all ethnicities, generations, religious beliefs, sexual orientations, gender identities, abilities and more. By showcasing talents, skills and unique experiences in an inclusive environment, we help individuals thrive. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you.

Office Angels acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. Office Angels UK is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

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