Receptionist

Receptionist Wanted ASAPMonday - Friday
8:30am- 5:00pm
£11.44 - £12 per hour
Maidstone - Kingshill

We are looking for a Receptionist/Admin to join our Clients Facilities Services team in Maidstone.

As part of the Facilities Services Team, our Client provides a comprehensive and flexible Administration/Reception service for our client's client's team based in Maidstone, which may include other KCC buildings in Kent, where our client provides Facilities services and therefore, some travel may be required on occasions.

You'll:

• Be the first point of contact for visitors to the building, including professionals, KCC clients and members of the public, putting them in contact with the appropriate department/member of staff
• Operating a booking system for the meeting rooms, managing the calendars and ensuring specific requirements for their use are implemented, adhering to Health & Safety requirements including Risk Assessments, as provided by KCC
• Operate security systems, to ensure authorised users are given appropriate access to the building and attending to visitors, according to procedure
• Investigate & report faults to the help desk, following up as necessary, in liaison with the Facilities Support Manager
• Ensure that the reception area is clean and tidy at all times & all meeting rooms are in order, as instructed
• Management of onsite contractors, according to current procedures

We're looking for:

• Confident, approachable, empathetic and efficient manner
• Excellent customer care and communication skills
• Good telephone manner with a clear speaking voice
• Ability to work alone at times and calmly under pressure
• Excellent organisational & timekeeping skills
• IT skills, including good working knowledge of Microsoft Office
• Able to work flexibly, as part of a team

All applicants will be subject to a Standard DBS/CRB Check which can take up to 3 weeks to complete. You must hold a Valid Passport or Birth Certificate & Photo-Driving Licence at your current address. All applicants must be able to provide details of 2 satisfactory references, at least one from an ex-employer. #