Receptionist in Weybridge

Receptionist – Maternity Cover Location: Weybridge Salary: £26,000–£28,000 per annum Hours: Full-time, 40 hours per week Contract: Fixed-term maternity cover About the Role We are looking for a friendly, organised and professional Receptionist to join our team in Weybridge on a full-time maternity cover basis. As the first point of contact for visitors and callers, you will play an important role in creating a welcoming and professional first impression of the company. Alongside managing the reception area and switchboard, you will provide a range of administrative and clerical support to help ensure the smooth day-to-day running of front-of-house operations. This is a varied role that would suit someone with a positive attitude, excellent communication skills and the ability to manage a range of tasks while maintaining a high standard of customer service. Key Responsibilities * Welcome and assist visitors in a friendly, courteous and professional manner. * Record visitor details and issue visitor badges in line with company security procedures. * Operate the SDX Index switchboard, directing incoming calls promptly and accurately. * Sort and distribute incoming post to the relevant departments. * Prepare and frank outgoing mail. * Organise parcel deliveries and liaise with courier services when required. * Ensure the main photocopier is stocked with paper, toner and staples, ordering consumables when necessary. * Send and receive faxes, ensuring documents are distributed appropriately. * Scan Proof of Delivery (POD) documents into the Document Management System. * Provide basic clerical and administrative support to the Purchase Ledger department. * Maintain and update the internal telephone directory. * Provide reception cover for the Senior Receptionist during holidays and other absences. * Undertake any other reasonable duties requested by Directors or Senior Managers. About You You will be a welcoming and approachable individual who takes pride in delivering a professional reception service. You'll be organised, reliable and comfortable balancing different responsibilities throughout the day. We're looking for someone who can demonstrate: * An excellent telephone manner and strong communication skills. * A friendly, helpful and professional approach. * A smart appearance and positive attitude. * Flexibility and reliability, with the ability to adapt to changing priorities. * Basic IT skills, including familiarity with Microsoft Office. * Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate confidently with people at all levels. * The ability to multitask and remain calm under pressure. * Good attention to detail and a commitment to maintaining confidentiality and discretion. Experience & Qualifications * Previous experience in a receptionist, front-of-house or similar customer-facing administrative role is preferred. * Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office. What We Offer * Salary of £26,000–£28,000 per annum. * Full-time hours of 40 hours per week. * A maternity cover opportunity within a professional and welcoming team. If you're friendly, organised and enjoy being at the heart of a busy workplace, we'd love to hear from you