The Role
Our manufacturing client based in LS25 is looking for an experienced Receptionist & Office Administrator to join its Head Office team in Sherburn in Elmet. This is a varied front-of-house and administration role, supporting reception, visitors, incoming calls, office coordination and general business administration. The role will also provide administrative support to the HR and Training department, whilst the initial role is temporary the individual will be invited to apply & be considered for the permanent position.
The role is Monday – Friday office based paying £13.94 per hour, and hours of work 08:30 – 17:00
You will be the first point of contact for visitors, customers and suppliers, including handling international calls, so a professional and confident telephone manner is essential.
Key Responsibilities
Answering and directing incoming calls professionally, including international calls
Greeting visitors and ensuring site sign-in and food safety procedures are followed
Managing incoming and outgoing post, parcels and courier collections
Monitoring the admin inbox and forwarding messages to the relevant departments
Booking meeting rooms, keeping them tidy and arranging lunches when required
Ordering stationery, office supplies and visitor PPE
Preparing purchase orders and taking/circulating meeting minutes
Supporting HR and Training administration, including new starter paperwork, agency records and training records
Updating internal systems, spreadsheets and employee records accurately
Assisting with company communications, including announcements, newsletters and staff updates
Maintaining confidentiality and supporting managers with general administration tasks
Skills & Experience
Previous reception, front-of-house or administration experience
Excellent phone manner, with confidence handling international calls
Strong communication and customer service skills
Good attention to detail and accuracy
Confident using Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Word and Excel
Able to multitask and prioritise in a busy office environment
Organised, reliable and able to work independently
Friendly, professional and helpful approach
Benefits
£13.94 per hour – 40 hour week
28 days annual leave, including bank holidays, increasing with service
Free on-site parking
Aqumen Recruitment is operating as a recruitment business in relation to this vacancy