Receptionist - 9 month FTC

Equans is a renowned energies & services contractor and a proud member of the Bouygues global industrial group. Our expertise spans the design, construction, and maintenance of buildings and critical infrastructure worldwide.

We currently have an exciting opportunity for a full-time Receptionist to join our Facilities Management team at a prestigious central government building in Westminster on a 9 month fixed-term contract. The role is working 40 hours per week, 8 hour shifts between 07:00 and 18:30, Monday to Friday rotating weekly.

The role:

• Reporting to the Front of House Supervisor
• Provides an effective, proactive and professional service to staff and visitors of the building
• Handles customer enquiries made both over the phone and in person
• Prepares and issues visitors passes and maintains records observing strict security procedures
• Working 40 hours per week, 8 hour shifts between 07:00 and 18:30, Monday to Friday rotating weekly on a 9 month fixed-term contract.

The person:

• Experience in a similar reception role ideally in a government department or blue chip organisation
• Excellent communication and customer service skills and excellent telephone manner
• Smart appearance at all times, with a welcoming manner
• Self-motivated and highly organised with an excellent eye for detail
• Good knowledge of MS Office, ideally with previous experience of Visitor Management Systems; experience of using Condeco and Maximo desirable
• Ability to work as part of a team as well as on own initiative and able to remain calm under pressure
• Please note - Employment in this post is dependent upon obtaining security clearance; this requires 5 years' residency in the UK and a valid British or EU passport.

Our excellent benefits package includes:

• Generous holiday allowance
• Company share scheme
• 2 paid volunteering days a year
• Cycle to work scheme
• Season ticket loan
• Employee assistance programme

Who are we?
EQUANS is a world leader in energy services with nearly 100,000 employees working in more than 50 countries, with an annual turnover of over 17 billion euros.

In the UK & Ireland, EQUANS is a provider of technical, FM, regeneration and energy services – with specialist capabilities in smart buildings, green mobility, district & embedded energy and decentralised renewables.

EQUANS' 13,500 UK & Ireland employees combine these activities to help businesses, public sector organisations and government to embrace the energy transition towards net zero, and also the digital & industrial transitions that are redesigning the way we move, work and live.

EQUANS is a Bouygues group company.

What's next?
If this role is of interest to you, please click below to register, apply, and track your progress A member of our Resourcing Team will review your application and be in touch.

At Equans we're committed to delivering a culture where everyone's voice is heard and supported. We know the value a diverse workforce creates, delivering better results for our people, customers, and stakeholders. Diversity and inclusion is at the core of what we do, should you join Equans you'll find a welcoming and open workplace where you're supported and encouraged to be your true self at work. You'll also have access to our growing employee networks including WiE (Women in Equans), RISE (BAME), LGBTQI+, Working Parents, Veterans & Reservists, Green Network, YPN (Young Professionals Network) and our Disability Network.

For this role, you must have evidence of the right to work in the UK. Unfortunately, we are not able to offer a re-location package with this job role.  Certain roles may require applicants to undergo a Disclosure check, as noted in the role requirements.

The EQUANS Resourcing Team supports this job advert. Agency involvement is not required. All related enquiries must come to the resourcing team not direct to EQUANS Managers.