Communicate well and demonstrate an efficient and friendly service to customers and clients at all times.
Ensure that communications are paramount between staff, customers and client.
Ensure reception desks are manned at all times and operated at agreed times
Ensure you have a full working knowledge of the building, personnel within it and the local geographical area
Answer telephone within specified number of rings, politely & professionally at all times and connect callers quickly to the correct party
Deal efficiently with requests for outgoing calls or internal requests for information.
Manage & update each morning, the screen based consoles with changes in personnel & other relevant information.
Take daily back up of telephone/postal box database (a.m.)
Maintain ‘Brought Forward File’ for expected visitors/events etc.
Give out tannoy messages as required
Distribute management and recording of Ferry tickets issued to staff and accurately maintain ticket database. (Updating to new database each month)
Ensure constant supply of Ferry Tickets available for use from HR/Facilities
Produce monthly performance report on reception services provided
Receive faxes and inform relevant recipients of their arrival
Be prepared to page First Aiders /Cleaners when urgently required
Maintain the AE register/Rota
Arrange & log the booking of taxis & confirm charge point
To ensure that all postal operations are carried out efficiently and promptly to the standards laid down by the company and to comply with statutory regulations
To comply with all security regulations for incoming post/mail adhering to site security procedures.
To report any suspicious mail to Security & follow Site Security procedure.
To ensure franking machine is secure by pass code & there is sufficient stationary & credit on franking machine to maintain the postal service
To sort incoming mail to site into appropriate pigeon holes as detailed on site telephone directory.
To liaise with WPS Facilities of delivery of any unknown/unaddressed mail
To maintain a log of all registered post/special deliveries/parcel force.
To sign for all recorded deliveries and notify addressee of arrival & to ensure addressee sign for special delivery on collection from post room
To sign for all Parcel Force deliveries and notify addressee of arrival & to ensure addressee sign for Parcel Force items on collection from post room
Ensure that any building or equipment maintenance defects are reported immediately through the correct channels.
Deal with lost property in the correct manner following company and Client procedures with the regard to documentation & safe keeping.
Participate in any training or career promotion development schemes and team meetings to keep up to date with Company legislation, policies and procedures.
Carry out any other special duties or work outside normal routine but within the overall scope of the department
Report immediately any incidents of accident, fire, theft, loss, damage, or other irregularities and take such action as may be appropriate.
To be aware of all Fire and Emergency Evacuation Procedures and to ensure that normal precautions are taken by staff to protect against fire and safety hazards
Pass on customers comments immediately and take any necessary remedial action. Report any serious complaints to the line manager
Carry out other reasonable tasks as directed by management
Provide holiday and sickness cover in areas as required.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Proficient in the use of IT platforms, Outlook, Word, Excel and bespoke telephone exchange
Very good listening, communication and organizational skills
SC security clearance to be obtained and maintained
Ability to gain and achieve SIA license status
Suitable and appropriate level to understand written instructions and be numerical competent for the role.