Receptionist

About the opportunity:

We are the internal recruitment partner working with a well-established independent, family-owned enterprise that has been a cornerstone in the UK's foodservice distribution sector for nearly five decades.

Are you a friendly and professional individual with a passion for delivering excellent customer service? We have a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Receptionist to join a growing and well-established team based in Peterborough.

As the Receptionist, you’ll be the welcoming face and voice of the Depot. You’ll be the first point of contact for all incoming calls, greeting customers in a professional and approachable manner. You’ll ensure messages are taken accurately and passed to the relevant departments promptly.

Your role will also include occasional outbound calls to update customers on their deliveries and supporting the wider team with administrative tasks as needed.

Requirements

Successful candidates will be able to demonstrate the following:

• While previous experience in a receptionist or front-of-house role is desirable, it’s not essential — full training will be provided
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• A warm, approachable, and professional telephone manner
• Good IT skills, especially with Microsoft Office
• Great time management and multitasking abilities
• Confidence, resilience, and a team-player attitude

Benefits

In return we are offering:

• No Weekends - Hours of work are Monday to Friday 9am-5pm
• A competitive salary of £24,375 (£12.50 per hour)
• 28 days holiday including 3 Bank Holidays (Christmas Day, Boxing Day & New Years Day).
• Long Service Award days
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Life Assurance Scheme
• Pension Scheme
• Staff Discounts
• Enhanced Sick Pay
• Friendly and supportive team and management

Interested? Then APPLY now for immediate consideration.