Receptionist

Are you an experienced Receptionist?
Do you consider yourself to be organised, personable, and an asset to a busy team?
Are you based in or around Caerphilly?

We have a fixed-term receptionist role available within DS Smith''s Caerphilly site. This role is ideal for someone with strong customer service and administrative skills and is engaging, professional, and adaptable.

Role: Receptionist
Location: 11 Beddau Way, Caerphilly - CF83 2AX
Rate: -12.82 per hour (equivalent to -25,000 salary)
Contract length: 2 weeks (9 working days due to bank holiday)
Shift Patterns: Monday-Friday, 9am-5pm (37.5 hours/week)

Start Date: 26th August

Responsibilities:

• Manning the reception desk and welcoming all visitors, contractors, and suppliers

• Conducting visitor inductions upon arrival

• Managing calls via switchboard and redirecting as appropriate

• Supporting with general administrative duties including mail distribution, filing, and ordering stationery

• Distributing fruit deliveries to departments throughout the building

• Reporting and resolving any building maintenance issues

• Assisting the Workplace Manager with health & safety duties including fire drill and first aid support

• Supporting the onsite team and staff with ad hoc office admin tasks

• First week will include a handover/training period

Essential requirements:

• Previous reception or front-of-house experience, ideally in a corporate setting

• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written

• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, Excel)

• Highly organised with strong administrative ability

• Friendly and professional presentation and attitude

• Willingness to complete Fire Marshal and First Aid training if not already held

• "Can-do" attitude with a proactive approach to workplace support

Desirable requirements:

• Driving license and use of a car

• Experience with building maintenance reporting or office facilities support

Benefits:

• Advice and editing on your current CV

• Dedicated team support throughout your assignment

• Paid holiday

• Exclusive online services including restaurant and retail discounts

• Chance to receive -300* for referring a friend

• Opportunity for progression into permanent roles

• Competitive rates of pay

Does this role sound interesting?
Apply today and a member of the team will be in contact if you meet our requirements.

All applicants are subject to vetting checks including: Right to work check, DBS check and reference check.

Randstad Business Support is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.