Receptionist

Mark James Search Limited ,
Reading, Berkshire
Contract Type: Contract
Salary: £10 per hour

Overview

Our client, a Technology company based in Reading is currently hiring for an ongoing temporary Receptionist. You will be expected to create and maintain a professional and positive impression of the company. You will be organised and efficient in your work to accomplish regular reception and administration tasks in a timely manner and be resourceful and reactive in response to last minute, urgent and unexpected requests. Responsibilities Meeting and greeting visitors, ensuring they have an excellent first impression Answering/screening/transferring telephone calls, taking messages, answering questions and providing accurate basic information about the company to callers Booking meeting rooms on Outlook calendars and requesting catering Allocating basement parking spaces and communicating to Building Security Booking hotels and taxis Distributing incoming post and franking outgoing post Logging and distributing incoming courier deliveries Responsible for all EMEA-related distribution lists, ensuring they are kept "clean" and up to date. Requirements Good written and spoken communication skills with the ability to be polite but firm when dealing with difficult, impatient or upset people Good basic IT skills - MSFT Outlook, Word and Excel Abilty to prioritise and manage workload to ensure the timely completion of tasks Abilty to work accurately with close attention to detail Ablity to work on own initiative and collaboratively; also to know when to ask for help or escalate to Facilities Co-ordinator or senior manager This is a full time, permanent position working Monday-Friday. Please apply online to be considered.