Receptionist in Cramlington

Exciting Opportunity: We’re Hiring a Full-Time Receptionist – Gateshead SiteWe’re thrilled to announce a fantastic opportunity to join our team at Gateshead as a Receptionist. This full-time role is perfect for someone who thrives in a dynamic environment and enjoys being at the heart of the action.As our receptionist, you’ll play a vital role in delivering a first-class front-of-house and administrative service. You’ll be the first point of contact for visitors and staff, helping to create a welcoming and professional atmosphere that reflects our values and culture.Beyond traditional reception duties, you’ll also support a variety of exciting initiatives, from helping with on-site staff events and client visits to assisting with the day-to-day running of our self-service shop. This is a brilliant opportunity to get involved in the wider business and make a real impact.Key Responsibilities:Warmly welcoming and signing in visitors, contractors, and issuing appropriate passesManaging reception and Facilities help desk emails with professionalism and efficiencyHandling taxi bookings and meeting room reservationsManaging incoming and outgoing post and deliveriesSupporting general admin tasks including printing, scanning, and filingCoordinating and maintaining Health & Safety training records (e.g. First Aid, Fire Marshal)Ensuring Health & Safety boards are accurate and up to dateMonitoring stationery stock levels and placing timely ordersOrganising lunch orders for clients and operational teamsMaintaining physical and digital logs (e.g. visitor logs, temporary pass records)Conducting PTW, CCTV, and First Aid sheet checksRaising work permissions, permits, and service desk ticketsUpdating car park rotas and issuing temporary parking spacesCreating access profiles and printing staff and visitor badgesSupporting the planning and delivery of on-site staff events and client visitsAssisting with the upkeep and smooth operation of our on-site self-service shopWhat We’re Looking For:A vibrant personality with a “can do, will do” attitudeExcellent communication and interpersonal skillsInitiative and the ability to think on your feetA proactive approach to tasks and problem-solvingHigh standards and a strong work ethicAbility to multitask and remain calm under pressureStrong IT skills, including MS Office and intranet systemsSelf-motivated and able to work independentlyFlexible and adaptable to changing needs and prioritiesPrevious experience in a similar front-of-house or administrative role is desirable but not essentialIf you’re someone who enjoys variety, thrives on interaction, and takes pride in creating a positive experience for others, we’d love to hear from you.Apply now and let’s chat more about this exciting opportunity, we look forward to welcoming you to the team!