Receptionist

We are excited to offer a fantastic opportunity for a Receptionist to join the team at our York Office - Amey, Business Centre, 27 Tanner Row, York, North Yorkshire England, YO1 6JP - This role will be based on site.

The salary is dependent on experience

The hours of work are 25 hours per week Monday - Friday 9:00am - 2:00pm (start and finish times can be flexible)

What you will do

• Daily operation of Reception and front of house services.
• Answer all calls promptly, politely and efficiently, in the prescribed company manner.
• Take messages and redirect calls when necessary whilst retaining ownership.
• Take meeting room bookings in accordance with procedures.
• Report all faults in accordance with procedures.
• Control site access for staff, visitors and contractors in accordance with client and safety procedures.
• Car park management and space booking.
• Be a first point of contact for meeting room audio and visual problems.
• Assist with other administration duties as requested, including preparing letters and bulk mailings, reports, memos and presentations, filing, photocopying etc.
• Raise Purchase orders in SAP, receipt for invoicing purposes and follow up with Accounts.
• Order & offer refreshments for meetings, clear down after completion.
• Order equipment as when/required (PPE/I.T/Stationery/Cleaning supplies).
• Keeping office & canteen areas cleaning tidy.
• Raise callouts for contractors as/when needed.
• Complete monthly reports - recharging purposes/footfall figures/contractor statistics.
• Complete office safety checks - water temperature monitoring, access control and fire walks.
• Assist in the day to running of the office.

What you will bring

• Previous experience working as a Receptionist desirable.
• Solid written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to be resourceful and proactive when issues arise.
• Knowledge of Microsoft, Word, Excel.
• Able to prioritise workload.
• A professional individual, committed to delivering an efficient and friendly customer service.
• Professional in appearance and wear uniform where provided.
• Intermediate user of Microsoft standard packages.

Our benefits

• Remuneration - Enjoy a competitive annual salary with the potential for yearly reviews to ensure you're rewarded for your contributions.
• Career Growth - Shine in your career with advancement opportunities to roles like Team Leader.
• Training Opportunities - Unlock your potential with comprehensive training, including fully funded leadership programs tailored to your personal growth.
• Holidays - Enjoy at least 24 days of holiday plus bank holidays, and the opportunity to buy further days.
• Pension - Generous pension scheme, with extra contributions from Amey.
• Flexible benefits - Customise your benefits with options such as insurance benefits, Cycle2Work scheme and access to discounted gym membership.
• Exclusive Discounts - Access our online portal filled with discounts from leading retailers, healthcare services, and more, helping you save on the things that matter.
• Give Back to community - Two Social Impact Days each year, for volunteering and fundraising opportunities.
• Family friendly policies for new parents or if you provide care for a dependant.
• Membership of our Affinity Networks who connect, support and inspire diverse communities within Amey.

Application Guidance and Diversity & Inclusion

At Amey we constantly evolve how we work to reflect the different needs and backgrounds of our employees. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates, regardless of their race, gender, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, or age. We believe everyone deserves an opportunity to shine.

As a disability confident leader, we're proud to guarantee applicants with a disability an interview if they meet the minimum requirements for the role.

Please contact our recruitment team at to discuss any access needs, reasonable adjustments or additional support that you may require at any point during the recruitment process.