receptionist Wetherby, England
Job description
Are you looking for an exciting opportunity to showcase your engaging and welcoming personality? We are currently seeking a receptionist to join our dynamic team and be the friendly face that welcomes guests and colleagues to our business.
Reporting directly to the Human Resources Manager, you will play a crucial role in providing exceptional reception services and supporting the People Function with basic administration tasks and data input.
Moores is celebrating over 75 years since we started our journey in 1947. Based in West Yorkshire, we aim to deliver extraordinary quality, value, and service so that customers choose Moores every time. At the very core of our values, we look at simplicity, pride in what we do and how we do it, accountability, collaboration and expertise. We are a forward-thinking sustainable employer that invests in our people, with a down to earth and friendly culture.
Key Responsibilities:
Reception:
- Warmly greeting all guests and colleagues.
- Managing incoming and outgoing telephone calls efficiently.
- Organising and distributing incoming mail and packages.
- Keeping internal noticeboards up to date.
- Central control of uniform and stationery distribution.
- Issuing car park permits to colleagues.
Administration:
- Assisting with general administration tasks, including letter production and data input throughout the HR calendar.
- Collaborating with the Health and Safety team to organize inductions for new starters, first aid activities, and training sessions.
- Contributing to internal communications activities, such as presentation screens, survey monkey, and other communication channels.
Project Work:
- Get involved in key HR calendar activities to meet the dynamic needs of the business.
- Qualifications and Experience:
- Fully IT literate with proficiency in all Microsoft Office applications, especially PowerPoint, Excel, Word, and Outlook.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Possess an engaging and friendly demeanor with a can-do attitude.
- Exhibit excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to build strong relationships at all levels.
- Communicate effectively with all stakeholders through both written and verbal means.
- Adept at working collaboratively as part of a team while also demonstrating the ability to work independently and take initiative.
- Embrace and drive positive change within Moores.
- Demonstrate creativity and an innovative mindset, generating new ideas to enhance our reception and administration processes.
Working Conditions:
- This role is predominantly office-based, but you will occasionally need to work across our full site. Flexibility regarding working hours is essential, as there may be occasional requirements outside regular business hours. The successful candidate will be required to wear our company uniform with pride.
Benefits:
- 80% Staff Discount on our products.
- Non-Salary Sacrifice Company Pension.
- Generous holiday entitlement plus bank holidays.
- Free Parking.
- On-site company subsidised canteens.
- Life insurance.
- Employee Assistance Program.
- 2-week Christmas shut down.
We actively celebrate diversity & inclusion across the Moores Furniture Group family. We embrace individuals’ contributions to our business, regardless of their age, gender, race, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, social background, religion or belief. We whole heartedly believe that having a diverse and inclusive culture throughout the business is vital for our future successes.
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: Up to £22,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Canteen
- Employee discount
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Referral programme
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Wetherby: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Work Location: In person
Reference ID: 17796
