Receptionist - Part Time

Consortium; Lifton; Remote; GBP 12,000 - 17,000; Part time

Job summary

Premier Foods invites a friendly, highly organised Receptionist to join our Lifton site in Devon. As the first point of contact for visitors, contractors and callers, you will provide professional customer service and essential administrative support across the site.

This varied role offers the chance to thrive in a busy manufacturing environment, supporting a positive health and safety culture while ensuring smooth day-to-day operations and clear communication.

Qualifications

• Experience in front-of-house or reception is preferred.
• Strong communication and organisational skills are essential.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications and data entry.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional front-of-house service to employees, visitors and contractors.
• Answer, screen and direct calls efficiently and confidentially.
• Greet visitors and ensure sign-in procedures are followed.
• Support site administration including post management and data entry.
• Create notices and documents to support site communications.
• Order stationery and manage site supplies and budgets.
• Maintain shared office equipment and assist with servicing.

Skills

Communication

Organisation

Customer service

Multi-tasking

MS Office

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

Responsibilities include front-of-house service and administrative support

Requirement for excellent communication and organisational skills

Opportunity to work in a varied, busy manufacturing environment

About the Role

We are looking for a friendly, professional and highly organised Receptionist to join our team in Lifton. As the first point of contact for visitors, contractors and callers, you will play a key role in creating a positive and professional experience while providing valuable administrative support across the site.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys working in a varied role, thrives in a busy environment, and takes pride in delivering excellent customer service and administrative support.

What You'll Be Doing

As Receptionist, your responsibilities will include:

• Providing a professional front-of-house service for employees, visitors and contractors


• Answering, screening and directing telephone calls efficiently and confidentially


• Greeting visitors and ensuring all site sign-in procedures are followed correctly


• Supporting site administration activities including post management, record keeping and data entry


• Creating posters, notices and one-off documents to support site communications


• Coordinating the management of pool and hire vehicles, including arranging servicing, safety checks and valeting


• Ordering stationery and site supplies while managing stock levels and budgets


• Supporting the maintenance and servicing of shared office equipment such as photocopiers


• Assisting with the preparation and auditing of team brief documentation and site communications


• Supporting a positive health, safety and GMP culture across the site


• Identifying opportunities to improve processes and ways of working


• Providing cover for reception colleagues during holidays and absences

What We're Looking For

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills


• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail


• A professional, courteous and customer-focused approach


• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a busy environment


• Competent in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel and Outlook

Why Join Us?

This is a fantastic opportunity to become an important part of our site team, working in a varied role where no two days are the same. You'll have the chance to build strong relationships across the business while helping ensure the smooth day-to-day running of our site.

Working Hours

23.25 hours per weekbased at ourLifton, Devonsite.

If you are organised, approachable and enjoy providing excellent service and administrative support, we would love to hear from you.

At Premier foods we believe in inclusion, authenticity and individuality. We aim to ensure all existing and future colleagues are given equitable opportunities and are respected, valued and encouraged to bring their true authentic selves to work no matter who they are, what they look like, who they love or what they believe in. Our culture is one where everyone is welcome.

We're proud to be a Disability Smart employer and are committed to supporting disability inclusion throughout our recruitment process. If you experience any access issues or require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know so we can ensure you have the support you need.

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