Receptionist (Maternity Cover)

Apleona UK; Kemsley; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

Apleona UK is seeking a receptionist to deliver a first-class service to clients and visitors. You will manage calls, welcome guests, and ensure a courteous, professional experience at all times.

The role requires strong communication, front-of-house experience, and excellent time management. You will support inductions, PPE provision, and provide coverage for morning shifts when needed.

Qualifications

• Strong communication skills and the ability to interact professionally with clients and visitors.
• Experience in a similar front-of-house role.
• Outstanding customer service delivery and a professional appearance.

Responsibilities

• Answer the telephones, redirect calls, and be the first point of contact for issues.
• Support visitors with onsite induction and PPE distribution as required.
• Provide holiday and sickness cover for the morning reception shift 08:30–13:00, Mon–Fri.

Skills

Strong communication

Front of house

Customer service

Time management

Well presented

Job description

We’re currently looking to recruit a Receptionist, who will provide a first-class service to all clients and visitors to the site, ensuring a courteous professional experience to all. You will answer the telephones, and redirect calls efficiently, and be the first point of contact for any issues reported. We’re looking for someone who will have excellent communication with the ability to ensure that all duties are processed in a professional and efficient manner.

In this role you will manage and range of activities and support visitors completing the onsite induction and providing PPE work wear as required. Contractors’ checks will be carried out to ensure they have completed inductions and general support to DS Smith request You will be willing to pitch in with a variety of tasks linked to your job to support your manager, your team and our client. A key part of this role is that you have flexibility so you can support and provide holiday & sickness cover for the morning reception shift 08:30 – 13:00 Mon – Fri.

As an Apleona Receptionist, we’re looking for:

• Strong communication skills
• Experience in a similar front of house role
• Outstanding customer service delivery skills
• Great time keeping
• Well presented
• Able to make decisions to solve problems
• Highly organised and able to work under pressure
• Computer and IT literate and confident in using systems.