Receptionist

Job Ref

VTFGP201434

Northampton

Department

Office

Status

Full Time

Type

Permanent

The Company

Yusen Logistics is working to become the world’s preferred supply chain logistics company. Our complete offer is designed to forge better connections between businesses, customers and communities – through innovative supply chain management, freight forwarding, warehousing and distribution services. As a company we’re dedicated to a culture of continuous improvement, ensuring everyone who works with us is committed, connected and creative in making us the world’s preferred choice.

We are looking for a Receptionist at our Grange Park 2 (NN4 5BF) site on a full time, permanent basis.

The post holder will be the first point of contact for all visitors and callers to Head office and site, ensuring all security and safety procedures are adhered to. We’re looking for someone who can think on their feet, solve problems and who has a reassuring manner. You will be working from the hours of 8am-4pm with overtime being offered if needed to attend site earlier.

The role will offer a salary of £27,745.23 per annum pro rata.

What does the role entail?

Meeting and greeting customers/visitors and directing them to the right department/team, ensuring they receive a great first impression as you will be their initial point of contact

Answering queries via telephone, email and face to face, relaying messages to the relevant department/ team

Maintaining employee/visitor meeting room calendars

Monitoring the generic email inbox and making sure correspondence is dealt with in a timely manner

Liaising with third parties in regards to bookings and ordering supplies

Maintaining the Weekly Logs for the PO’s for above

Liaising between contractors/Site Services (Maintenance)/cleaning company

Administering and maintaining part of the site maintenance log

Administer sign in/out system and advise of all Health & Safety requirements

Ad hoc general administration: Contractor required permits, paperwork, scanning, printing, photocopying, Filing etc

What are we looking for?

Excellent communication skills in both oral and written form

Polite, well-mannered and well presented

A strong team player

Computer literate with systems and MS packages

Strong attention to detail

Demonstrate experience of building positive working relationships and promoting team spirit

Problem solving and decision making skills

Excellent people skills with the ability to build good rapport

Able to prioritise own workload, effectively managing multiple tasks

Flexibility

25 days holiday pro rata (excluding bank holidays)

Company Pension Scheme

Employee benefits i.e. Discount schemes including E-vouchers and gift cards, gym membership as well as a recognition platform

Critical Illness Cover

Tailored development and career opportunities

Company sick pay*

Employee Wellness initiatives – WeCare - includes 24/7 online GP, mental health support service, get fit programme and more

Yusen Logistics is an equal opportunities employer that encourages applications from all suitably qualified and eligible applicants regardless of their personal circumstances. We make our recruiting decisions solely based on skill set and experience. Diversity allows us to create an inclusive environment where our employees can strive and grow their potential.

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