Receptionist - part time

D C S Manufacturing; Banbury; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Life cover

Pension

Medical Cash Plan

Cycle to Work scheme

Free on-site parking

Staff shop

Social events

Job summary

DCS Group is seeking a part-time Receptionist to be the welcoming face at our Banbury site. You will manage visitor sign-in, calls, and front-desk operations while supporting meetings and travel arrangements.

Join a busy, energetic team at the heart of a growing business that partners with major brands. You’ll need great communication, organisational skills and a proactive, customer‑minded approach to deliver an outstanding visitor experience every day.

Qualifications

• Previous reception, administration or customer service experience.
• GCSE Maths and English, or equivalent.
• Sage experience would be an advantage.
• Strong organisation, accuracy and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Give every visitor a warm, professional DCS welcome.
• Manage visitor sign-in, passes, refreshments and site security procedures.
• Answer calls confidently and connect people with the right teams.
• Keep reception organised, secure and looking its best.
• Manage post, deliveries, couriers, samples and staff orders.
• Arrange hotels, flights and airport parking for colleagues.
• Support senior meetings, lunches, agendas and presentations.
• Provide administrative support across Customer Service.
• Step in to support the PA to the Board when required.
• Monitor and replenish stationery supplies.

Skills

Reception experience

Customer service

Communication skills

Teamwork

Organisation

Education

GCSE Maths & English

Tools

Sage

Job description

Permanent | Banbury | Part time | Competitive Salary + Excellent Benefits

Are you ready to make every first impression count?

At DCS Group, reception is much more than a front desk. It’s the gateway to a fast-moving business that works with some of the world’s biggest brands—and we’re looking for an exceptional Receptionist to bring energy, professionalism and personality to it.

You’ll be the first person our visitors meet and the voice our customers hear. From welcoming senior guests and keeping reception running brilliantly to arranging international travel and supporting important meetings, you’ll be at the centre of life at DCS.

If you’re naturally organised, love helping people and take real pride in getting the details right, this could be your next move.

Welcome to DCS Group

DCS is the UK’s leading distributor, manufacturer and exporter of Health, Beauty and Household products. We work with FMCG power brands including Procter & Gamble, Unilever, Kenvue, PZ Cussons and SC Johnson.

We’re a family-owned business with more than 30 years of continued growth, driven by five values: Passion for Winning, Integrity, Ownership, Partnership and Innovation.

Our 26-acre Banbury site is busy, ambitious and always moving forward—and you’ll be right at the heart of it.

Your Role

• Give every visitor a warm, professional DCS welcome
• Manage visitor sign-in, passes, refreshments and site security procedures
• Answer calls confidently and connect people with the right teams
• Keep reception organised, secure and looking its best
• Manage post, deliveries, couriers, samples and staff orders
• Arrange hotels, flights and airport parking for colleagues
• Support senior meetings, lunches, agendas and presentations
• Provide administrative support across Customer Service
• Step in to support the PA to the Board when required
• Monitor and replenish stationery supplies

What You’ll Bring

• You’ll be confident, approachable and calm under pressure, with the initiative to take ownership and make things happen.
• Previous reception, administration or customer service experience
• Excellent communication and people skills
• A professional, positive and welcoming manner
• Strong organisation, accuracy and attention to detail
• Confidence using Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint
• The ability to prioritise and adapt in a fast-paced environment
• GCSE Maths and English, or equivalent
• Sage experience would be an advantage
• Above all, you’ll be someone who enjoys teamwork, acts with integrity and wants to deliver an outstanding experience every day.

Why DCS?

Because there’s no place quite like it.

You’ll join a welcoming, energetic business where people are encouraged to take ownership, build great partnerships and grow their careers.

Our benefits include:

• Life cover
• Pension
• Medical Cash Plan
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Free on-site parking
• Staff shop
• Social events

Think you can create a brilliant first impression? We’d love to meet you.

Join DCS Group and become the face of a business that never stands still.