Part-Time Receptionist - Remote Opportunity

About the Role

We are currently looking for an enthusiastic individual to join our Northampton team in the position of Part-Time Receptionist - Remote Opportunity. This role typically covers 5 hours a day, five days a week, offering flexibility and a chance to work in a dynamic environment.

What You'll Do

• Meet and greet all site visitors, ensuring their arrival is logged in the Visitors register and that they are issued with a visitors pass.
• Answer and redirect all incoming telephone calls, ensuring they are dealt with professionally and quickly.
• Maintain the Head Office internal telephone directory for all staff, keeping it up-to-date and circulated.
• Take receipt of all site deliveries, ensuring that only goods for employees at our site are signed for.
• Monitor stock levels of office consumables and place orders as necessary.
• Assist the Office Manager in ensuring kitchens, reception, and meeting rooms are kept clean and tidy.
• Raise and receipt purchase orders on the company JDE system and deal with any queries.
• Assist in managing the daily booking process for all meeting rooms.
• Reserve visitor parking spaces when requested.
• Monitor the procurement inbox and assess inquiries for relevance.
• Send out All Staff communications when requested.
• Perform general administration duties as required.

Requirements

• Good interpersonal skills and a willingness to help.
• Strong verbal communication skills, able to communicate at all levels.
• Able to cope under pressure and multitask effectively.
• Good IT skills, particularly in Word and Excel.
• Compliance with all aspects of the Forterra Compliance Policy and Health & Safety at Work Act 1974.
• Willingness to attend training and development courses as required.

Nice to Have

• Experience in a similar role is preferred.
• Knowledge of office management systems and procedures.
• Familiarity with the construction industry can be beneficial.

What We Offer

• Competitive Salary and Benefits package.
• Life Assurance and Company Pension Scheme with up to 10% employer contribution.
• Generous holiday allowance.
• Gym benefit and Cycle 2 Work Scheme.
• Access to Employee Assistance Programme for self and family members.
• Employee Referral Scheme and Service Awards.
• Sharesave Scheme eligibility and Holiday Exchange Scheme.
• Financial Wellbeing Program and personal development opportunities.
• Company Annual Bonus Scheme.

Forterra is a leading manufacturer of a diverse and trusted range of concrete and clay building products used extensively within the construction sector. Our purpose is to build lasting legacies, supporting customers with their construction projects. We are proud to be at the forefront of the industry's safety standards and are committed to achieving zero harm in our workplaces.