Octane Recruitment Ltd
Receptionist
Barnet EN4 8DW
Key information
- Pay
- £30,000 to £32,000 a year
- Hours
- Full-time
- Contract
- Permanent
- Posted date
- 27 Oct 2026
- Closing date
- 25 Nov 2026
About this role
We are recruiting for an experienced Receptionist, Automotive Receptionist or Service Receptionist to join an established independent automotive service and repair centre in Barnet. Applicants should have previous reception or customer service experience, excellent communication skills and the ability to manage a busy front desk. Motor trade experience would be advantageous.
Location
Barnet, North London
Salary
Up to £32,000 basic per annum
Hours
Monday to Friday, 8:00am–6:00pm
Weekends
No Weekend Working
Why Apply?
- £30,000–£32,000 Basic Salary
- Monday to Friday – No Weekends
- Consistent Working Hours
- Customer-Facing Role Within an Established Automotive Business
- Opportunity to Work Within an Independent Service and Repair Centre
Receptionist Role
- Welcome customers and visitors in a friendly, professional manner
- Answer incoming calls and manage customer enquiries
- Book appointments and support the daily workshop schedule
- Liaise with Vehicle Technicians and workshop staff
- Keep customers updated regarding appointments and vehicle work
- Maintain accurate customer records and complete general administration
- Ensure the reception area runs smoothly and efficiently
Receptionist Requirements
- Previous experience as a Receptionist, Customer Service Advisor or in a similar customer-facing role
- Automotive reception or service centre experience desirable
- Excellent telephone manner and communication skills
- Strong organisation and administration skills
- Confident using computers and booking systems
- Ability to multitask within a busy working environment
How to Apply
If you're interested in this Receptionist vacancy in Barnet, please submit your CV and one of our consultants will contact you.
All applications will be treated in the strictest confidence.
Consultant
Robert Samuels - Octane Recruitment
Octane Recruitment is one of the UK's leading Automotive and Motor Trade recruitment agencies. We recruit across the UK for main dealerships, independent garages, bodyshops, fleet operators, HGV companies, manufacturers, engineering businesses and head office functions, placing permanent, temporary and contract staff.
If this Receptionist role isn't quite right, we also recruit for similar positions including Automotive Receptionist, Service Receptionist, Dealership Receptionist, Workshop Receptionist, Front of House Receptionist, Customer Service Advisor and Service Administrator roles across the UK.