Receptionist / Site Assistant Part Time

Tarmac; Dunbar; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus scheme

Enhanced holiday entitlement

Contributory pension scheme

Rewards portal

EAP helpline

Employee communities

Training & development

Job summary

Tarmac Site Assistant / Receptionist is required at Dunbar Cement Plant in the United Kingdom. This site-based role is 22 hours per week, Monday to Friday, with a pattern that includes morning and afternoon blocks.

You will be the friendly first point of contact for visitors and provide essential administrative support. The role involves visitor induction, site security, project administration, training coordination, and helping uphold health and safety standards across the site.

Qualifications

• Excellent IT skills with MS Office
• General administration experience
• Experience in a fast-moving working environment
• Ability to work independently
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Good organisational and prioritisation abilities with attention to detail
• Strong problem solving and troubleshooting skills

Responsibilities

• Being the first point of contact for the site at Dunbar; welcoming visitors and conducting basic checks
• Ensuring induction for all visitors and compliance with site security procedures
• General office administration and support for site
• Supporting with administration of projects and initiatives
• Organising and supporting the provision of training
• Providing ad hoc support to the wider site as required
• Contributing to and supporting health and safety culture onsite, including being an ambassador
• Maintenance of records, long-service awards, organising and supporting health surveillance on site

Skills

Excellent IT skills

General administration

Fast-moving environment

Independent working

Strong communication

Organisational skills

Problem solving

Job description

Job Introduction

We are currently looking for a permanent Site Assistant / Receptionist to join our friendly team at Dunbar Cement Plant.

This role is site based 5 days per week, Monday to Friday on a part-time basis of 22 hours per week.

We are looking to hear from candidates who could work the following pattern:

Monday 7:45am - 3:45pm, Tuesday/Wednesday/Thursday 1.00pm - 3:45pm & Friday 7.45am -3.30pm

Role Responsibility

In the role of Site Assistant / Receptionist you will be responsible for:

• Being the first point of contact for the site at Dunbar; this will include welcoming visitors and conducting basic checks
• Ensuring induction for all visitors and compliance with site security procedures
• General office administration and support for site
• Supporting with administration of projects and initiatives
• Organising and supporting the provision of training
• Providing ad hoc support to the wider site as required
• Contributing to and supporting the health and safety culture onsite, including being an ambassador
• Maintenance of records, long-service awards, organising and supporting health surveillance on site.

The Ideal Candidate

• Excellent IT skills (MS Office)
• General administration experience
• Knowledge of a fast-moving working environment
• Working independently
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Organisational and prioritisation skills with attention to detail
• Problem solving and trouble shooting skills

Why Tarmac

We don't just offer a job, we offer a career.

Alongside this role, you'll have access to industry-leading rewards, development opportunities, and a culture that puts people first, including:

• Bonus scheme
• Enhanced holiday entitlement
• Contributory pension scheme
• Access to the Tarmac Reward website with discounts on retailers, holidays, etc.
• Access to the Employee Assistance helpline for free and confidential advice
• Access to join our Employee Communities (employee networks) we currently have nine communities inc. (REACH) Religious, Ethnic, Cultural Heritage, LGBTQ+, Parents & carers, Ability, Wellbeing, Female voice and menopause
• Training and development opportunities

Tarmac is committed to being a Forces‑friendly employer. If you’re coming from a military background, we’ll support your transition and help you build a successful career with us.

We’re proud to be part of CRH, and even prouder to be an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for everyone. If you need any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, just let us know, we’re here to support you.

Attached documents

Job Reference tarmac/TP/232604/8080