Receptionist

Job Title: Receptionist

Join a leading manufacturer in the wood-based materials industry, where innovation meets tradition. At EGGER UK, we value our employees and strive to create a welcoming and supportive environment.

We are seeking a professional and friendly Part-Time Receptionist to join our team in Hexham. As the first point of contact for visitors and callers, you will play a key role in representing EGGER UK with a warm and welcoming demeanor.

**City**: Hexham (UK) **Contract Type**:Part-time **Job-Code**:5194 **Department**: Plant Administration

Hours: Monday to Friday, 12:30 PM - 5:00 PM

**As the Receptionist you will**:

- Operate the switchboard system and respond to all calls professionally and efficiently at all times.
- Greet and direct all visitors to the Plant in a professional and courteous manner.
- Ensure good communication and organisational skills to respond to queries and carry out work effectively and on time.
- Coordinate all incoming and outgoing mail and ensure priority and confidentially when required.
- Support the management and maintenance of the offices and meeting rooms to ensure good quality and high standards are provided.
- Coordinate the Company pool car requests to include allocation of keys and documentation, vehicle repairs and maintenance.
- Provide administrative support for the Plant Administration Team Leader and Plant Administrator as directed.
- Work with Company data management systems i.e. CRM, SharePoint and Visitor Management to coordinate data efficiently and to deadlines.
- Provide holiday cover for the Receptionist who works in the morning session (which is reciprocated).

**Before you start you will need**:

- Good standard of secondary education
- Previous experience in a receptionist or administrative role is preferred.
- Competent use of Microsoft Office Products (Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint) and excellent word processing skills
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Strong organizational abilities and attention to detail.

**We Offer**:
The opportunity to join the largest manufacturing employer in Northumberland; focused on quality, customer service, the environment and sustainability. Competitive employee benefits (including company pension scheme, learning and development opportunities, and a travel/fuel payment). Technologically advanced systems and processes. Comprehensive induction process, progressive training and development.

**Other benefits include**:

- A competitive salary and pension scheme (with Life Assurance).
- Private Health Cash Plan.
- An annual Christmas bonus and gift.
- Annual lifestyle and wellbeing checks.
- The chance to work for an international business operating across 11 countries.
- 25 days holiday plus bank holidays.
- Subsidised travel to and from work.
- Enhanced maternity and paternity leave.
- Subsidised school holiday kids clubs.
- An environmental and sustainability focused employer.
- Tailored training and career development opportunities.
- The opportunity to take part in a range of employee wellbeing initiatives.
- On-site restaurant.
- Access to free fruit on a weekly basis.
- Free parking in a secure staff car park.

Applications close 18 February 2025

**Your Contact**

Philip Maloney, HR, T 01434 602191

**Job Types**: Part-time, Permanent

Expected hours: 22.5 per week

Additional pay:

- Yearly bonus

**Benefits**:

- Canteen
- Casual dress
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Discounted or free food
- Enhanced maternity leave
- Enhanced paternity leave
- Free flu jabs
- Free or subsidised travel
- Free parking
- Health & wellbeing programme
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Private dental insurance
- Private medical insurance
- Referral programme
- Sick pay

Schedule:

- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- No weekends

Work Location: In person

Reference ID: 5194