Weekend Receptionist / Showroom Host - Part Time

JCT600; Wakefield; On-site; GBP 7,900 - 8,100; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave

Family support

Life assurance

Pension

Training & development

Cycle-to-work

Discounted gym schemes

Referral scheme

Job summary

JCT600 is seeking a Weekend Receptionist / Showroom Host in Wakefield to greet visitors, answer calls and set the right first impression.

This part-time role involves 12 hours per week (Saturday 8:30am–5:00pm, Sunday 12:00noon–4:00pm) with a salary of £12.71 per hour, based at our dealership and focused on delivering courteous service.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication skills with the ability to build rapport.
• Enthusiastic, proactive and professional attitude.
• Customer-first mindset focused on delivering outstanding service.

Responsibilities

• Provide a warm and professional welcome to all visitors.
• Manage incoming calls promptly and connect callers to the relevant person or department.
• Record and distribute messages using email and database systems.
• Monitor the switchboard and outgoing calls to track enquiry levels and maintain smooth communication.
• Assist customers and visitors on-site, including refreshments and assistance where appropriate.

Skills

Communication skills

Customer-focused

Proactive

Professionalism

Job description

Weekend Receptionist / Showroom Host

Salary: £12.71 per hour

Location: Wakefield, West Yorkshire

Hours: This position is 12 hours per week working Saturday 8.30am - 5pm, and Sunday 12noon - 4pm.

At JCT600, our receptionists / showroom hosts are the first impression of our brand - professional, welcoming, and dedicated to delivering exceptional customer experiences. Based at our dealership, you'll handle all incoming calls and greet visitors, ensuring every interaction reflects our high standards of service and professionalism.

This is a fast-paced, customer-facing role where your enthusiasm, energy, and commitment to service excellence will make every customer feel valued.

As a Showroom host your day-to-day will include:

• Providing a warm and professional welcome to all visitors, ensuring they feel attended to and comfortable while on site.
• Managing incoming calls promptly and efficiently, connecting callers to the relevant person or department in line with brand standards.
• Using email and database systems to accurately record and distribute messages.
• Monitoring the switchboard and outgoing calls to track enquiry levels and maintainsmooth communication.
• Supporting customers and visitors on-site, including offering refreshments and assistance where appropriate.

What we're looking for in a showroom host:

• Excellent communication skills with the ability to build rapport and inspire confidence over the phone and in person.
• Enthusiastic, proactive, and professional, with a genuine passion for providing outstanding service.
• A customer-first mindset, always striving to deliver service above expectations.

What we offer:

• Comprehensive package
• Annual leave: 34 days including bank holidays, increasing to 36 days (5 years) and 38 days (10 years)
• Family support: Enhanced paid maternity and paternity leave
• Wellbeing & protection:Life assurance, pension, enhanced sickness cover
• Training & development: From foundation to advanced levels through brand partner training and best-in-class leadership development.
• Colleague car purchase scheme & servicing discounts
• Cycle-to-work and discounted gym schemes
• Referral scheme up to £1,000

Read more about our Employee Benefits - JCT600

Why JCT600?

• We've spent over 80 years building a business that values its people and their careers
• We pride ourselves on being rated highly by colleagues for engagement and inclusivity
• Our commitment to your growth is reflected in our \"Life at JCT600\" philosophy and seven colleague commitments

Inclusivity & Diversity

JCT600 Ltd is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

As part of our commitment to being an inclusive business, we're proud to be an Disability Confident employer.

We try our hardest to make JCT600 feel like a home from home for all of our colleagues. To us, that's a place where we can all feel supported to be our true selves every day and where our workforce represents the wonderful communities we serve.