Receptionist
An opportunity to play an important role in supporting the ongoing success of the business by creating a professional and welcoming environment for visitors to the Head Office.
Your new role: To provide an efficient, effective and professional service answering incoming calls to the company and transferring to the relevant department.
Working hours: MON – FRI 9AM-5:30PM, ROTATIONAL SATURDAYS 8AM-1PM
About the role
•To maintain a good knowledge of all of Tobermore’s services in order to deal with daily customer queries.
•Meeting, greeting and registering of all clients and visitors at reception and directing them as appropriate.
•Maintaining the highest standards of presentation in the reception area at all times.
•Providing support to general office management including checking tidiness and cleanliness of the reception area and escalating any issues.
•Supporting the arrangements for meetings and other functions, including the preparation of papers, presentations and other materials.
•Processing of all in-coming and out-going mail in accordance with office procedures.
•Responsibility for booking, controlling use and setting-up of meeting rooms and private offices.
•Liaising with suppliers regarding the catering and refreshment requirements for meetings and other functions.
•Act in a confidential and trustworthy manner at all times.
•Carry out tasks as required and deemed within your competence by your manager.
•Communicate any problems, uncertainties or training issues to your manager immediately.
•Deal with customers in a courteous, professional and efficient manner at all times.
•To deal with all client queries – by phone, post, online and face-to-face.
•To carry out administrative duties as required.
•Any other duties as required and as deemed within your competence.
What you will need
Required criteria
- 5 GCSE’s including English & Maths A – C.
- Minimum 1 years’ experience in a similar role.
- Excellent spoken and written communication skills.
- A flexible approach to work.
- Proficient in the use of MS Office.
- Strong multi-tasking and organisational skills.
- Good interpersonal Skills.
Desired criteria
- A-levels.
- Previous Receptionist experience.
- Experience working in a switchboard environment.
- Full and clean driving licence.
Professional skills you’ll need for this job opportunity
Answering Customer Questions
Call Management
Customer Service
Managing Appointments
Data Entry and Basic Computer Skills
Tobermore
Tobermore is a family run organisation, the family ethos of the firm is mirrored in the dedication of our staff. Tobermore is an award winning company and has been recognised both locally and internationally for both business processes and product quality. Our paving and walling products are manufactured from our plant in Northern Ireland and supplied right across the UK and Ireland. Together we will create beautiful spaces by producing world-class products whilst providing an outstanding customer experience.
Tobermore is an equal opportunities employer.
Tobermore began life as a humble sand and gravel business started by the Henderson family in 1942. We then diversified into concrete products, which were sold to the local community in the 1950s. In the late 1970s we became one of the forerunners in manufacturing block paving – or ‘Pavia’, as it was originally called. Now, more than 80 years later, we are one of the top paving and walling manufacturers in the UK and Ireland, and pride ourselves on our world-class technology and the unrivalled quality of our products. Achieving £85 million sales in 2021/22 and positioned number 24 in the NI Belfast Telegraph Top 100 Companies 2022, your future is in good hands. Working alongside forward thinking business professionals throughout the business and receiving continuous learning and support, start your Tobermore career today.
Our people To this day, the business remains family-run. We employ 450+ staff throughout the UK and Ireland. We embrace, encourage and engage in continuous improvement and continuous learning for all employees. Our people are the backbone to our company. They understand the importance of customer relationships. People buy from people. Our success is a testament to how customers appreciate our staff that have been trained and developed to deal professionally with all customer requirements. We only recruit people who share our values.
Our benefits
You Grow... We Grow It’s true. Continuous improvement lies at the heart of Tobermore's ethos. We encourage our staff to reach their potential through training in a supportive and fulfilling environment. At Tobermore, we take great pride in providing everyone with the opportunity to learn, develop and progress to do great things. We want to give our employees the opportunity to build on the already great skills and experience that they bring with them. View our employee perks below, dependent on the role.
Vacation, Paid time off
Performance bonuses
Retirement plan and/or pension
Office perks
Employee development programs
Employee discounts
Opportunity to travel
Remote working
Free parking
Free work laptop
Open office
Company retreats
Competitive salary
Event tickets
Long service recognition
We are a proud diversity ambassador
Receptionist
Tobermore is a family run organisation, the family ethos of the firm is mirrored in the dedication of our staff. Tobermore is an award winning company and has been recognised both locally and internationally for both business processes and product quality. Our paving and walling products are manufactured from our plant in Northern Ireland and supplied right across the UK and Ireland. Together we will create beautiful spaces by producing world-class products whilst providing an outstanding customer experience.
Tobermore is an equal opportunities employer.