Overview / Responsibilities:
Wood is currently looking for a Receptionist to provide a high quality front of house service to staff and visitors. This position is a full-time, 40 hours per week, Monday - Friday working in our Reading office.
Key Responsibilities
- To welcome and check-in all visitors to the Reading office
- Issuing security passes and providing Health and Safety information
- Answering internal and external calls in a professional and courteous manner
- To assist staff and visitors with any requests/queries
- Arrange couriers via DHL Order stationery and sundries
- Logging of equipment and stock control of stationery Arrange transport as required for visitors and staff
- Purchasing and reconciliation of invoices
- Recording of IT Peripherals
- Maintain the reception area to a high standard of presentation
What we can offer
- A caring team culture; we support each other professionally and personally, encouraging knowledge sharing across all areas of the business
- Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion; we are an organisation actively committed to diversity and inclusion across our business
- Competitive renumeration package with regular reviews to ensure we are rewarding at the right level in line with the market
- Flexible benefits package inclusive of 33 days annual leave (including public holidays),plus the potential for one additional ‘flex day’ per month. Further benefits include a generous contributory pension scheme, private medical cover, 4x base salary life insurance; all of these and more that can be adapted to suit your own lifestyle
- Commitment to continued professional development; development plans that are tailored to your individual needs and interests
- Global connections; join experts around the world who are at the leading edge of our industry, shaping the standards of our profession
- Commutable Location; with links to the bus, rail and motorway networks we are in an ideal location for commuting to work. With the addition of an on-site canteen and gym we can provide a healthy and convenient place to work
Skills / Qualifications:
- Experience in an office environment, or previous experience as a receptionist would be advantageous
- Reliability, efficiency and adaptability
- Excellent telephone manner and friendly customer service skills
- Professional and understanding approach to the multi-cultural environment
- Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communications skills
- Self-starter / pro-active approach with excellent organisational skills and attention to detail
- Demonstrated ability to work in team situations with multiple priority management responsibility and ownership of their work
- Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, and Outlook required
- Flexibility to work outside normal business hours as required
Company Overview:
Wood is a global leader in consulting and engineering, helping to unlock solutions to critical challenges in energy and materials markets. We provide consulting, projects and operations solutions in 60 countries, employing around 35,000 people. www.woodplc.com
Diversity Statement:
We are an equal opportunity employer that recognises the value of a diverse workforce. All suitably qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective criteria and without regard to the following (which is a non-exhaustive list): race, colour, age, religion, gender, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or other characteristics in accordance with the relevant governing laws.