Receptionist/Administration

UK Leading fencing contractor is looking to recruit a receptionist to join a leading fencing and barriers contractor during an exciting time of growth and development. This is a multifunctional role suited to a well organised individual, with excellent internal and external communication skills and a proactive approach. Joining our team, you will be responsible for overseeing reception, while promoting and supporting our progressive, happy culture. You will need to have good and accurate literacy, numeracy and administrative skills and the ability to analyse information to solve general queries. You’ll also need good keyboard skills. You’ll be managing a variety of relationships with different stakeholders, it’s important you have good communication skills and can work on your own initiative. Good planning and organising skills are key for this role and you should be used to working under pressure allowing flexibility and resilience.

Key Responsibilities

• Principal point of contact at Littlewood must be friendly, prompt, professional and efficient.
• Handle all enquiries, arrange call backs and route calls to relevant persons with info, take accurate brief messages.
• Screen calls where necessary.
• Ensure sign in of visitors and brief induction.
• Meet visitors, arrange amenities, direct to relevant people.
• Screen calls to control interruption.
• Register post both in and out.
• Hotel booking and control of invoices/receipts/credit card payments regarding bookings.
• General typing of memo and letters.
• Scanning and photocopying of documents.
• Archiving of documents as directed.
• Collation of employment files for new starters.
• Ordering and housekeeping of stationary.
• Transfer of telephone morning & evening.
• Picking up messages on the phone.
• Hardcopy training notification letters.
• Assistance with general administration tasks requested by management.
• Ensure confidential and discreet handling of business.

Qualifications and Skills

• Previous experience in a receptionist, front desk, or administrative role (preferred)
• GCSEs (or equivalent) in English and Maths
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong organisational and multitasking abilities
• Professional and friendly telephone manner
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Salary & Benefits

• We offer a competitive salary based on experience along with a benefits package.
• Company pension
• Free parking
• Life insurance
• On-site parking

Education

• GCSE or equivalent (required)

Experience

• Administrative: 1 year (preferred)

As part of the Network Plus Group, Littlewood Group is the UK’s leading fence installation contractor, with offices in East Sussex, the Midlands and Wales. Established in 1996, we have a £53m turnover and a workforce of 240 employees. We are trusted partners of major contractors, including HS2, National Highways and the MOD. Our expertise covers the design, supply and installation of fencing, security systems, vehicle restraints, noise barriers, gates, access control and associated ground works. Guided by our core values - Flair, Integrity, Responsibility, Safety, and Teamwork - we deliver quality and reliability across the UK.