Receptionist - Entry Level

Aspire Jobs; Beaminster; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday

Bank holidays

Birthday day off

Parking permit

Pension

Medical insurance after probation

Social events

Job summary

Aspire Jobs is recruiting an entry-level receptionist for a West Dorset client in Beaminster. You will start by handling front-desk duties, greet visitors, and support the team in a busy office environment.

Full training will be provided, with a friendly team and clear progression. The role offers a stable, full-time schedule and benefits including holidays and pension.

Qualifications

• Solid communication skills in person and on the phone.
• Professional appearance and manner for a busy reception.
• Proficient with IT systems and office software.
• Reliable, conscientious team member with strong professionalism.
• Capable of handling a fast-paced reception environment.
• Friendly, first-class customer service orientation.

Responsibilities

• Be the welcoming face of the business to clients.
• Meet and greet visitors in a professional manner.
• Answer calls and direct to the right person.
• Take accurate messages when required.
• Process incoming/outgoing post and provide general support.

Skills

Exceptional communication

Professional demeanor

IT proficient

Well-presented

Calm under pressure

Customer service

Team player

Job description

Location: Beaminster

Salary £12.71 per hour

Hours: 9am-5.30pm Mon-Thurs, 9am-5pm Fri

Benefits: 25 days hols + Bank hols (including 3 for Christmas shutdown), birthday off, no onsite parking but provide car parking permit for local car park, pension, medical insurance after probation, social events during the year

Aspire Jobs is delighted to work with our professional services client in West Dorset to recruit an entry-level receptionist. This is a fantastic opportunity to start your career on a busy reception desk with a growing, forward-thinking business, where full training will be provided.

The successful Receptionist will:

• Be personable and professional.
• Be well-presented.
• Have exceptional communication skills, both face to face and over the phone.
• Be proficient with IT.
• Be a conscientious and dependable member of the team.
• Be calm and able to work well in a fast-paced working environment.
• Have first class customer service skills.
• Reception experience would be beneficial but not essential.

Responsibilities of the Receptionist:

• Be the welcoming face of the business.
• Meet and greet clients in a professional manner.
• Deal with clients both face-to-face and over the telephone.
• Answer incoming calls and direct calls to the appropriate person.
• Take accurate messages when required.Manage incoming and outgoing post.
• Provide support in other areas of the business as required.