Security Receptionist

Great opportunity to work as a

Receptionist for G4S, a leading global security and outsourcing group, specialising in outsourcing of business processes in sectors where security and safety risks are considered a strategic threat.

G4S is recruiting for a Receptionist to work in

Halstead at a well known site.

Contract Information

Pay Rate - £13.93 per hour

Hours - 37.5 hours a week

Shift Pattern - Monday - Friday

Shift Times - 08:00-12:00 & 12.30 - 16:00

Your Time at Work

As a Receptionist you will be responsible for

• Welcome guests to the venue, making them feel comfortable, important and at home
• Greet customers during their departure
• Verifying identity, managing access passes, keeping an accurate record of who is in the building, and staying alert to anything out of place.

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Incoming post

sort on arrival, distribute business post on the post run; store personal post for signed collection.

• Switchboard and reception phone - answer promptly, transfer correctly, take accurate messages, follow up.
• General enquiries by phone, email and in person; escalate anything beyond scope.
• Facilities & Building Support

Our Perfect Worker

Our perfect worker will

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Front of house

proven track record in corporate reception or front-of-house role; polished, professional and discreet.

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SIA licence

valid SIA licence preferred; strong candidates without one considered.

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Judgement

sound judgement at the door - able to hold a process and say no politely under pressure, including to senior people, and to escalate rather than intervene.

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IT fluency

confident with modern office technology; able to pick up Proxyclick and access-control software quickly.

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Communication

excellent professional English, written and verbal.

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Attributes

disciplined, detail-oriented, calm under pressure, and able to balance a premier client-facing manner with consistent security awareness.

Key Information and Benefits

• 5.6 weeks paid holiday (8 of these will be in lieu of bank holidays - subject to shift pattern and accrual)
• Workplace pension scheme
• Life assurance benefit
• Financial support for SIA Licence & renewal
• Contributory Healthcare Scheme
• Eyecare vouchers
• Employee Discount Schemes
• Progression, training & development opportunities
• Refer a friend scheme
• Free uniform provided

Job Ref

1G4S (G269)

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