Receptionist

Reading - UK

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 18 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Receptionist - Reading Depot
Salary: 27958
Working Pattern: 5 days per week (Monday to Friday)
Shift times: 08.00 to 17.00 (flexibility required)

The role includes:
As the Innovation Kitchen and Site Receptionist you will be the first point of contact for visitors and callers ensuring a welcoming and professional experience. This role is central to maintaining smooth operations within the Innovation Centre and supporting internal teams.

Key responsibilities:

Visitor Management:

Greet and assist visitors upon arrival

Escort visitors to the designated waiting area and ensure they are comfortable

Arrange site tours and provide PPE as required

Reception & Communication:

Answer incoming calls from the security hut and manage call diversion

Handle customer calls promptly and professionally

Respond to ad-hoc buzzer requests at the staff gate

Site Communications Champion maintaining up-to-date and visually engaging notice boards across the facility using materials from the internal communications team. Design and deliver additional internal communication materials using tools such as PowerPoint and Canva as directed by the site Leadership Team.

Facilities & Meeting Support:

Maintain meeting room calendars and ensure rooms are prepared

Monitor Health & Safety standards in conference rooms and communal areas

Keep the reception area clean tidy and welcoming

Coffee Bar Kitchen & Canteen Support:

Ensure the coffee bar is stocked and ready each day

Order supplies for the coffee bar

Provide cover for the Kitchen Manager during annual leave including checking deliveries and coordinating with kitchen staff

Assisting with Kitchen and Canteen deep cleaning as required

Administrative Tasks:

Manage post including taking receipt parcels and letters and distributing internally and franking and delivery of outgoing post to post box.

Any other administrative tasks as required by the site which may include (but is not limited to) facilities administration invoicing purchase orders arranging meetings note taking etc.

What Were Looking For

Excellent communication skills

Strong customer service skills and a professional telephone manner

PC literacy with working knowledge of Microsoft Outlook and Office

Attention to detail and ability to multitask in a busy environment

Flexibility to support ad-hoc tasks and team needs

Knowledge of SAP (preferred training provided)

Additional Information :

At Brakes everyone is welcome. We dont want you to fit our culture we want you to help define it and we actively celebrate the unique talents of each and every colleague. We dont just look at your CV were more focused on who you are and your potential. As part of our values we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive culture where everyone has a voice is appreciated and has the same opportunities. We work hard to ensure that everyone feels part of our business as we care for one another and connect the world through food and trusted partnerships. Our ultimate goal is to ensure that everyone belongs and thrives at Brakes and we recognise that Brakes can only thrive when everyone feels they belong. Well do everything we can to support you during your application. If you need us to make any adjustments to our recruitment process speak to our resourcing team who will be happy to support you.

Brakes

Built on a passion for food and feeding the nation we are the UKs largest foodservice supplier. Every day Brakes deliver the highest quality fresh and frozen food and ingredients from our nationwide network of distribution centres to some of the nations most famous pubs and restaurants as well as schools caterers care homes and hospitals. Our customers depend on us and our 8000-strong workforce is dedicated and proud to be part of this vital provision. And were growing!

Remote Work :

Employment Type :

Full-time

Receptionist - Reading Depot Salary: 27958Working Pattern: 5 days per week (Monday to Friday) Shift times: 08.00 to 17.00 (flexibility required)The role includes: As the Innovation Kitchen and Site Receptionist you will be the first point of contact for visitors and callers ensuring a welcoming and ...