Role Purpose
To be the welcoming face of the Great Foods Reading office and to keep it organised and running smoothly. You will manage front-of-house, product samples, office supplies, attendance records, filing and general administration, giving the sales team a well-run base to operate from.
Key Responsibilities
- Front of house: greet visitors, answer and direct incoming calls, and handle incoming and outgoing post and couriers.
- Sample management: receive, log, label, store, dispatch and track product samples, and coordinate with the sales team on sample requests and follow-ups.
- Office supplies: monitor stock levels, reorder, manage supplier deliveries, and keep stationery and kitchen supplies replenished.
- Attendance: maintain accurate staff attendance and absence records and flag any issues.
- Organisation and filing: keep physical and digital filing accurate and up to date, and keep the office tidy and well organised.
- General administration: support the team with scheduling, document preparation, data entry and meeting-room coordination.
- Support basic office housekeeping, health and safety and facilities tasks.
Person Specification
Essential
- Highly organised, reliable and detail-oriented.
- Warm, professional communication and telephone manner.
- Competent with Microsoft Office and Outlook.
- Able to multitask, prioritise and work independently.
- Right to work in the UK.
Desirable
- Previous reception, office administration or coordinator experience.
- Experience handling samples, stock or inventory.
- Exposure to the food or manufacturing sector.
Remuneration & Benefits
- £12.80 per hour, paid monthly.
- Part-time, 3 days per week (days by agreement).
- Holiday entitlement of 5.6 weeks per year including bank holidays, pro-rated for part-time hours.
- Workplace pension (auto-enrolment).
- Office-based role in central Reading, close to the station and The Oracle.
Contact Details:
Great Foods - Egyptian International For Food Products Recruitment Team
