Bouygues Energies & Services has recently been awarded a new contract to maintain a new University of Essex halls of residence recently built by our sister company ‘Bouygues UK’ in Colchester. To oversee this contract we need to recruit a new estates team and therefore we have an immediate need for a Receptionist & Administrator to work 40 hours per week, from 08:00 to 17:00, Monday to Friday.

Key Activities:

• Reporting to the Service Manager
• To undertake receptionist and administration duties, which includes the greeting of visitors, assisting the building users, provide cover for the customer services reception / helpdesk as required.
• To receive students, visitors, staff and the general public and route them accordingly.
• To answer the telephone promptly and deal with all first line enquiries whilst maintaining logs of messages and the arrival of visitors
• To undertake all administrative duties including filing, typing, placing orders, managing Maximo and other general administrative duties
• To prepare and issue visitors passes and maintain records in accordance with procedures of the University
• To ensure that the reception area is kept clean and tidy at all times.
• Working 40 hours per week, from 08:00 to 17:00, Monday to Friday.

Skills & Qualifications:

• Will have prior reception experience
• Must have excellent customer service skills and the ability to multi-task
• Will have first class interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to communicate at many different levels
• Must have good computer skills, proficient in using Word, Excel, Outlook etc.
• Experience in using an FM system (Maximo etc.) is desirable
• Must be flexible, reliable and motivated

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

Why Bouygues E&S Solutions?

Bouygues Energies & Services Solutions (BYES) is an international business operating in over 25 countries and employing over 13,500 people. The company is part of the Bouygues Group – a global brand employing over 130,000 people in 80 countries within the construction, engineering, civil works, energy services, telecommunications, and media sectors.

In the UK, Bouygues Energies & Services is a a successful provider of facilities management (FM), energy services, highways, and complex engineering solutions across the public and private sectors.

We place a strong emphasis on continual development, both professional and interpersonal. Currently over 2% of the Company’s payroll is spent on Learning and Development activities. We have our own international and local training centres, delivering technical and management courses.

Be Yourself!

Here at Bouygues we value the creativity and innovation that our diverse workforce brings, encouraging people from all backgrounds, particularly those from underrepresented communities to apply. By joining us, you will be inspired to bring your full self to the workplace, speak up and share your unique ideas. You will also have an opportunity to join our employee led diversity & inclusion communities such as WeLink (women network), Encompass (LGBTQ+), Kaleidoscope (BAME), Disability and Wellness peer support network, Parents and Carers network.

We are an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of gender, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity.

We value your privacy and we are committed to protecting your personal details. If you choose to apply for this role, please do not include any sensitive data on your CV which reveals (directly or indirectly): your race or ethnic origins, your political, philosophical or religious opinions, or your membership of a trade union, your social security number, or information which relates to your health or sexual orientation or to any criminal convictions

In addition, you’ll benefit from:

Company shares and pension