Receptionist
Job Description
- Greet visitors and direct them to the appropriate person or area.
- Answer telephone calls, take messages and handle general enquiries.
- Assist with appointments, bookings and basic administration.
- Receive and distribute post and deliveries.
- Keep the reception area tidy and welcoming.
- Handle visitor and business information confidentially.
- Sweep, vacuum and mop floors.
- Dust and wipe desks, furniture and surfaces.
- Clean and sanitise toilets, washbasins and kitchen areas.
- Disinfect frequently touched surfaces, including door handles.
- Empty bins and replace bin liners.
- Replenish soap, toilet paper and other supplies.
- Use and store cleaning products and equipment safely.
- Report maintenance issues, hazards and low stock levels.
What you'll bring
- A friendly manner and good communication skills.
- Reliability, punctuality and attention to detail.
- Ability to work independently and prioritise reception and cleaning tasks.
- Previous reception or cleaning experience is desirable.
- Availability to work the stated hours Monday to Friday.
- Why Sodexo?
- Working with Sodexo is more than a job; it’s a chance to be part of something greater.
- Belong in a company and team that values you for you.
- Act with purpose and have an impact through your everyday actions.
- Thrive in your own way.
- We also offer a range of perks, rewards and benefits for our colleagues and their families:
Unlimited access to an online platform offering wellbeing support
An extensive Employee Assistance Programme to help with everyday issues or life's larger problems, including legal and financial advice, support with work or personal issues impacting your wellbeing
Access to a 24hr virtual GP Service
Sodexo Discounts Scheme, offering great deals 24/7 across popular big-brand retailers
Save for your future by becoming a member of the Pension Plan
Opportunities to enable colleagues to grow and succeed throughout their career at Sodexo, including a variety of learning and development tools
Bike to Work Scheme to help colleagues to do their bit for the environment whilst keeping fit
Sodexo UK and Irelands enhanced benefits and leave policies
A little more about Sodexo
At Sodexo, our purpose is to create a better every day for everyone to build a better life for all. As the global leader in services that improve the Quality of Life, we operate in 55 countries, serving over 100million consumers each day through our unique combination of On-Site Food and FM Services, Benefits & Rewards Services and Personal & Home Services.
We are committed to being an inclusive employer. We are a forces friendly employer. We welcome and encourage applications from people with a diverse variety of experiences, backgrounds and identities. We encourage our employees to get involved with our Employee Networks such as Pride, Sodexo Parents & Carers, Sodexo Disability, Ability network, SoTogether, Generations and Origins.
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