Receptionist (12-Month Maternity Cover)
Croydon, Purley Way
Monday to Friday, 07:30 to 16:00
Be the face of Day Lewis and provide a professional, friendly, and efficient front-of-house service.
We are looking for an organised and customer-focused Receptionist to join our team on a 12-month maternitycover contract. As the first point of contact for visitors, employees, contractors and callers, you will play a vital role in creating a positive experience while ensuring reception, administration and site access procedures are managed efficiently and professionally.
This position combines front-of-house responsibility with administrative support, requiring excellent communication skills, attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple tasks in a busy office environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Welcome and assist visitors, employees and contractors, ensuring all visitor procedures are followed.
- Maintain a professional, organised and welcoming reception area.
- Manage visitor sign-in processes, temporary access cards and reception records.
- Answer, screen and direct telephone calls and email enquiries.
- Receive, sort and distribute post, deliveries and courier items.
- Provide administrative support including filing, scanning, data entry and document management.
- Monitor office supplies and support departments with general administration tasks.
- Follow company security, health and safety and confidentiality procedures.
- Manage access cards and ensure access-control procedures are maintained.
About You
- Previous reception, customer service or administrative experience.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise workload effectively.
- High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
- Confident using Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel.
- Able to work independently and as part of a team.
- Professional, friendly and approachable with a positive attitude.
- Trustworthy and discreet when handling confidential information.
- Flexible and responsive to changing business needs.
What We Offer
- A welcoming and supportive working environment.
- The opportunity to work within a well-established and growing business.
- A varied role combining customer service and administration.
- Training and support to help you succeed in the role.
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Receptionist in Croydon employer: Day Lewis Pharmacy
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