Part Time Receptionist

Brakes have an opportunity for a Part Time Receptionist to join the Facilities team in Ashford, Kent on a Permanent basis.

Our Facilities team are looking for a confident, Front of House Receptionist to join them at Enterprise House. The first impression of the whole company is the reception, and we require someone who is well presented with good people skills, to offer each visitor and colleague a helpful, friendly welcome.

This role requires you to work Monday – Friday, 25 hours per week, 8am – 1pm.

Key Accountabilities & Responsibilities:

• Meet and greet visitors
• Administration duties
• Use own initiative to manage day to day-to-day challenges and issues arising
• Cancelling & rescheduling booking’s as necessary
• Answer all incoming calls to the reception desk 
• Sundry duties to include sorting post, receiving & recording deliveries
• Ensure consistent compliance with company policy and procedures related to the role

You:

The ideal candidate will have strong communication and people skills as you will be dealing with stakeholders and colleagues at all levels offering a great customer service. To be successful in this role you will have an eye for detail in order to maintain high levels of accuracy as well as the ability to organise your work effectively. You will have some experience in an office based role and have good IT and telephone skills. Above all you will be customer focused and be willing to learn.

What you’ll receive:

• A competitive salary
• Generous holiday allowance
• Huge discounts on all sorts of lovely food and award-winning products through our staff shop
• Recognition awards and Incentives
• Career progression opportunities - being part of Sysco, the world’s leading foodservice business, opens up a world of possibility 

At Brakes everyone is welcome. We don’t want you to ‘fit our culture’ we want you to help define it and we actively celebrate the unique talents of each and every colleague. We don’t just look at your CV, we’re more focused on who you are and your potential. As part of our values, we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive culture where everyone has a voice, is appreciated and has the same opportunities. We work hard to ensure that everyone feels part of our business, as we care for one another and connect the world through food and trusted partnerships. Our ultimate goal is to ensure that everyone belongs and thrives at Brakes and we recognise that Brakes can only thrive when everyone feels they belong. We'll do everything we can to support you during your application. If you need us to make any adjustments to our recruitment process, speak to our resourcing team who will be happy to support you. 

Brakes

Built on a passion for food and feeding the nation, we are the UK’s largest foodservice supplier. Every day Brakes deliver the highest quality fresh and frozen food and ingredients from our nationwide network of distribution centres to some of the nation’s most famous pubs and restaurants, as well as schools, caterers, care homes and hospitals. Our customers depend on us, and our 8,000-strong workforce is dedicated and proud to be part of this vital provision. And we’re growing!