Receptionist

A high-growth construction business based in Whiteley is seeking a professional and friendly Receptionist to become the first point of contact for staff, clients and visitors. The company delivers major faade, cladding and building safety projects across the UK and continues to scale rapidly, with turnover forecast to reach close to 80 million this year.

Although the business operates within the construction sector, this role is entirely office based and requires no technical knowledge. It is a front-of-house position suited to someone organised, reliable, and personable, with a passion for delivering excellent service in a high-performance environment.

Working hours are Monday to Friday, 8am to 5pm.

Receptionist Salary & Benefits

• 26,000 to 30,000 (DOE)
  * 25 days holiday rising to 30 with loyalty incentives
  * Modern, high-quality office environment
  * Mentor scheme and internal training resources
  * Access to Udemy and external training opportunities
  * Critical illness cover and death in service cover
  * Department social budgets and regular team events
  * Supportive, progressive culture with strong leadership
  * Long-term career development opportunities

Receptionist Job Overview

• Provide a warm, professional front-of-house service
  * Greet and sign in visitors, offering refreshments where required
  * Answer and direct incoming calls promptly and professionally
  * Support with data entry and basic administrative tasks
  * Manage meeting room bookings and prepare rooms for visitors
  * Handle incoming mail and deliveries
  * Maintain a clean, organised and welcoming reception area
  * Assist wider office functions when needed

Receptionist Requirements

• Prior experience as a Receptionist or in a similar front-of-house role
  * Strong communication and customer service skills
  * Professional, confident and well-presented
  * Reliable and punctual with a positive attitude
  * Organised and comfortable with basic administration and data entry
  * Able to thrive in a high-performance, fast-paced office environment
  * Happy to work fully onsite in Whiteley, 8am to 5pm Monday to Friday

Bennett and Game Recruitment are a multi-disciplined technical recruitment agency based in Chichester, West Sussex operating across the UK with specialist teams covering a range of industries.

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