At a Glance
- Tasks: Be the friendly face of our office, welcoming guests and managing daily admin tasks.
- Company: Join an award-winning engineering practice known for innovative design in central London.
- Benefits: Gain hands-on experience, develop essential skills, and enjoy a supportive team environment.
- Other info: 1.5-year apprenticeship with training from NEWHAM COLLEGE, Monday to Friday, 9am to 5:30pm.
- Why this job: Kickstart your career in a dynamic role with real responsibilities and growth opportunities.
- Qualifications: GCSEs in English and Maths (5 and above) required; strong communication and organisational skills needed.
The predicted salary is between 31500 - 38500 £ per year.
HTS has an exciting opportunity for a bright, keen, energetic and enthusiastic person to join our Front of House team in our central London office. Reporting to our Studio Coordinator and working alongside the Practice Manager, you will be the face and voice of HTS, so a positive, outgoing personality is key to this role.
Heyne Tillett Steel is an award-winning structural and civil engineering practice with a reputation for intelligent design and innovative, practical and sustainable solutions. Based in central London and established in 2007, the practice now has over 180 people and is currently working on exciting and innovative projects throughout the UK for many leading developers and architects.
What You'll Do
- Front desk duties:
- Welcome guests
- Answer the phone
- Go through the mail & admin team inboxes
- Manage incoming and outgoing mail
- Prepare refreshments for meetings
- Clear up meeting rooms after meetings
- Place all the weekly orders
- Book trains, couriers and taxis
- Prepare the office for lock up
- Lunch duties:
- Help prepare lunches on Mondays and Wednesdays
- Put the chairs out and away on Tuesdays and Thursdays
- Help serve up the meals on Tuesdays and Thursdays
- Clear out fridges on Fridays
- Office duties:
- Check daily stocks and place orders on:
- Cleaners' supplies
- Kitchen supplies
- Bathroom supplies
- Stationery supplies
- PPE supplies
- Run the dishwashers
- Refill fruits
- Refill coffee pots
- Refill sanitary products
- Refill hand soap and shower gel on Fridays
- Water the plants
- Check drying room and locker room in the mornings
- General tidying up the office when needed
- Daily headcount for chefs
- Be trained as Fire warden
- Help out with the fire alarm test on Fridays
- Help out with events when necessary
- Help out with facility maintenance when necessary
Training
Gaining the experience of working with a busy practice will give any apprentice the practical tools they need in their future career and the confidence to work for and alongside engineers and technicians at all levels.
Skills Required
- Communication skills
- IT skills
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Customer care skills
- Administrative skills
- Team working
- Initiative
- Non-judgemental
- Patience
Qualifications
- Essential - GCSE - English - 5 and above
- Essential - GCSE - Maths - 5 and above
Course Information
- Course: Business administrator (level 3)
- Level: 3
- Route: Business and administration
- Apprenticeship Level: Advanced
Working Arrangements
- Working Week: Monday - Friday: Office hours are 9.00am - 5.30pm.
- Expected Duration: 1 Year 6 Months
- Training Provider: NEWHAM COLLEGE OF FURTHER EDUCATION
Front of House Reception Apprentice in London employer: HEYNE TILLETT STEEL LTD
At Heyne Tillett Steel, we pride ourselves on fostering a vibrant and inclusive work culture that values innovation and collaboration. As a Front of House Reception Apprentice in our central London office, you'll not only gain hands-on experience in a dynamic environment but also benefit from comprehensive training and development opportunities that will set you up for a successful career in the engineering sector. Join us and be part of a team that is dedicated to excellence and sustainability in every project we undertake.
