Front Desk Administrator
Location: Golborne, Warrington (WA3)
Permanent (Monday-Friday 7-4)
£30,000 - £34,000 Dependant on Experience
Benefits package; Generous pension contributions, Bonus, Life Assurance, Employee Christmas vouchers, PerkBox – High Street brand discounts, Long service awards, Subsidised onsite canteen.
At ALPLA, we stand for high-quality plastic packaging throughout the world. Around 22,000 colleagues produce quality packaging for foodstuffs, cosmetics and industrial cleaning brands for many blue-chip clients across 182 ALPLA sites in 45 countries.
Job Purpose:
As the first point of contact for visitors, customers, contractors and employees, you will play a key role in creating a welcoming and professional environment while providing comprehensive administrative support across the business.
This is a varied position combining reception, administration, facilities coordination and office support responsibilities. The successful candidate will be highly organised, proactive and capable of managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
Key Responsibilities: Front Desk Administrator
* Provide a professional and welcoming reception service, acting as the first point of contact for visitors, customers, contractors and general enquiries.
* Manage the site switchboard, visitor arrivals, meeting room bookings, deliveries and daily contractor inductions.
* Coordinate business travel arrangements, including flights, accommodation, taxis, conferences and external meetings.
* Process incoming and outgoing post, arrange customer sample shipments and provide tracking information as required.
* Respond to enquiries from external organisations and business partners, maintaining a high standard of customer service.
* Coordinate catering requirements and ensure meeting rooms remain fully stocked, organised and presentation-ready.
* Manage office, kitchen and PPE supplies, monitoring stock levels and placing orders as required.
* Support site facilities, health, safety and fire compliance activities, helping to maintain a safe and professional working environment.
Key Requirements: Front Desk Administrator
* Previous experience in reception, administration or office coordination role.
* Excellent communication and customer service skills.
* Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise a varied workload.
* A professional and confident manner when dealing with visitors and stakeholders.
* Good IT skills, including Microsoft Office applications.
* High levels of accuracy and attention to detail.
* The ability to work independently and use initiative.
* Experience within a manufacturing or industrial environment would be advantageous but is not essential.
Additional Information:
* Life assurance from day one
* Bonus scheme
* Company Pension scheme
* Subsidised canteen
* Training and Development Support
* Maternity and Paternity Pay Scheme
* Christmas vouchers for you and your children
* Long service awards
Our new perk box offering a wealth of benefits such as: -
* Money off purchases such as food, drink, cinema, tickets, clothing, and homeware and so much more
* A number of freebies across the perk box site, such as free coffees
* Online access to free exercise and yoga classes with 24/7 access to qualified therapists
Contact Nathan Turtington – UK Internal Recruiter for more information