Scrap Yard Receptionist (Preston)

Global Ardour Recycling; Preston; Presencial; GBP 25 000 - 31 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

Global Ardour Recycling is seeking a Receptionist to be the welcoming first point of contact at our Preston site. You will handle calls, greet visitors, manage enquiries, and support administrative tasks to ensure smooth day-to-day operations.

The ideal candidate will have excellent communication, a confident telephone manner, strong organisational skills, and a professional, friendly attitude. The role requires basic IT skills and proficiency with Microsoft Office.

Qualificações

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Confident telephone manner.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks in a busy environment.
• Professional, friendly, and approachable attitude.
• Basic IT skills, including email and Microsoft Office.

Responsabilidades

• Answering and directing incoming telephone calls in a polite and professional manner.
• Greeting visitors, customers, and contractors, ensuring they are signed in and directed appropriately.
• Managing general enquiries from staff, suppliers, and members of the public.
• Responding to emails and forwarding messages to the relevant departments.
• Handling incoming and outgoing post, including sorting and distributing.
• Supporting with general office duties as required.
• Maintaining a tidy and organised reception area.
• Assisting with filing, photocopying, scanning, and basic data entry tasks.
• Ensuring confidentiality and professionalism at all times.
• To book requested travel / hotels / trains for the Company when required.

Conhecimentos

Communication

Telephone manners

Organisation

Multitasking

Data entry

Microsoft Office

Ferramentas

Microsoft Office

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Role: Receptionist

Location: Longridge Road, Preston

Hours: 42.75 hours

Salary: Potential earnings from £28,000 per annum

The Business:

Global Ardour Recycling is a family-run business driven by a strong commitment to sustainability, integrity, innovation, and community. Our people are at the heart of everything we do, and we strive to create a supportive, inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued, regardless of their background.

We are proud of our longstanding partnership with the Onward Lives Charity, which reflects our values and passion for making a meaningful impact. This collaboration goes beyond financial support; it shapes how we operate daily, from reducing food waste to improving employability opportunities and supporting reintegration into society.

The Role:

The Receptionist will provide a professional and welcoming first point of contact for Global Ardour Recycling’s Preston site.

The role is responsible for handling incoming calls, greeting visitors, managing general enquiries, and supporting the site with administrative duties to ensure smooth day-to-day operations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Answering and directing incoming telephone calls in a polite and professional manner
• Greeting visitors, customers, and contractors, ensuring they are signed in and directed appropriately
• Managing general enquiries from staff, suppliers, and members of the public
• Responding to emails and forwarding messages to the relevant departments
• Handling incoming and outgoing post, including sorting and distributing
• Supporting with general office duties as required
• Maintaining a tidy and organised reception area
• Assisting with filing, photocopying, scanning, and basic data entry tasks
• Ensuring confidentiality and professionalism at all times
• To book requested travel / hotels / trains for the Company when required

The ideal candidate:

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Confident telephone manner
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to manage multiple tasks in a busy environment
• Professional, friendly, and approachable attitude
• Basic IT skills, including email and Microsoft Office

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.

Health, safety and wellbeing are our priority and as such all roles are subject to pre and post employment drug testing.