Receptionist - FTC

Aramark; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading company as a Receptionist for a one-year fixed term contract in Edinburgh Park. This pivotal role involves welcoming clients and visitors, managing calls, and providing administrative support. You will contribute to a professional front-of-house experience, with opportunities for personal and professional development through training and various employee benefits.

Benefits

Free on-site parking

Free gym membership

Meals on duty

Employee benefits portal with discounts

Company pension and life insurance

Online GP access

Apprenticeship schemes and training opportunities

Health & wellbeing programme

Employee discount and referral programme

Company events and initiatives

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar reception or front-of-house role preferred.
• Proactive, organised, adaptable, and able to manage multiple tasks.
• Strong attention to detail and exceptional communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Greet and welcome visitors in line with security procedures.
• Handle incoming calls professionally and manage admin support.
• Maintain reception area and update reports regularly.

Skills

Customer-focused

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Team player

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Your Aramark journey starts here

Receptionist - 1 Year Fixed Term Contract
REQ: 593269
Location: Edinburgh Park, EH12 9SE
Salary: £26,208 per annum
Hours: 40 hours per week | Monday - Friday | Shift patterns: 07:30-16:00 or 09:00-17:30

We are looking for a confident and enthusiastic Receptionist to join our team at Edinburgh Park on a one-year fixed term contract. As the first point of contact for our clients and visitors, your role will be vital in delivering a welcoming, professional and efficient front-of-house service.

Key Responsibilities:

• Greet, welcome and sign in all visitors and clients in line with security procedures
• Handle incoming calls professionally and efficiently
• Book taxis and meeting rooms, including hospitality requests
• Manage service mailbox and provide admin support to the client team
• Support visitors with AV equipment and concierge services
• Maintain the reception area and meeting rooms to a high standard
• Update weekly and monthly reports
• Act as a representative for the property helpdesk, reporting faults and following up on outstanding issues
• Assist with other property services as required
• Participate in training to enhance service delivery

What We're Looking For:

• Proactive and customer-focused with exceptional communication skills
• Organised, adaptable and able to manage multiple tasks calmly and efficiently
• Strong attention to detail
• Experience in a similar reception or front-of-house role preferred
• Competent with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• A team player with a flexible, can-do attitude

What You'll Get in Return:

• Free on-site parking
• Free gym membership
• Meals on duty
• Access to our employee benefits portal with hundreds of discounts
• Company pension and life insurance
• Online GP access
• Apprenticeship schemes and training opportunities
• Health & wellbeing programme
• Employee discount and referral programme
• Company events and initiatives

If you're ready to bring energy and professionalism to a dynamic front-of-house team, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply now and become the face of our Edinburgh Park site.

About Aramark

At Aramark UK, we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone is valued and empowered to thrive. As a proud Disability Confident employer, we actively encourage applications from individuals of all abilities and are dedicated to supporting employees with disabilities throughout their career journey.

We ensure our recruitment process is accessible, and reasonable adjustments are available at every stage, from application to interview and employment. If you require any accommodations or have any questions, please reach out to our recruitment team - [e-mail]

Join us in fostering a workplace where everyone can achieve their full potential.