Receptionist - Reading, United Kingdom - Wood Plc

Wood Plc

Verified Company

Reading, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Tom O´Connor

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Description

Overview / Responsibilities:

Wood is currently looking for a Receptionist to provide a high quality front of house service to staff and visitors.

This position is a full-time, 40 hours per week, Monday - Friday working in our Reading office.

Key Responsibilities

To welcome and checkin all visitors to the Reading office
Issuing security passes and providing Health and Safety information
Answering internal and external calls in a professional and courteous manner
To assist staff and visitors with any requests/queries
Arrange couriers via DHL Order stationery and sundries
Logging of equipment and stock control of stationery Arrange transport as required for visitors and staff
Purchasing and reconciliation of invoices
Recording of IT Peripherals
Maintain the reception area to a high standard of presentation

What we can offer
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A caring team culture; we support each other professionally and personally, encouraging knowledge sharing across all areas of the business
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Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion; we are an organisation actively committed to diversity and inclusion across our business
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Competitive renumeration package with regular reviews to ensure we are rewarding at the right level in line with the market
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Flexible benefits package inclusive of 33 days annual leave (including public holidays),plus the potential for one additional 'flex day' per month. Further benefits include a generous contributory pension scheme, private medical cover, 4x base salary life insurance; all of these and more that can be adapted to suit your own lifestyle
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Commitment to continued professional development; development plans that are tailored to your individual needs and interests
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Global connections; join experts around the world who are at the leading edge of our industry, shaping the standards of our profession
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Commutable Location; with links to the bus, rail and motorway networks we are in an ideal location for commuting to work. With the addition of an on-site canteen and gym we can provide a healthy and convenient place to work

Skills / Qualifications:

Experience in an office environment, or previous experience as a receptionist would be advantageous
Reliability, efficiency and adaptability
Excellent telephone manner and friendly customer service skills
Professional and understanding approach to the multicultural environment
Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communications skills
Selfstarter / proactive approach with excellent organisational skills and attention to detail
Demonstrated ability to work in team situations with multiple priority management responsibility and ownership of their work
Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, and Outlook required
Flexibility to work outside normal business hours as required

Company Overview:

Diversity Statement:
We are an equal opportunity employer that recognises the value of a diverse workforce.

All suitably qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective criteria and without regard to the following (which is a non-exhaustive list): race, colour, age, religion, gender, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or other characteristics in accordance with the relevant governing laws.