Receptionist

Salary: £16,305 per annum plus Veolia benefits

Hours: 25 hours per week (possibility of overtime)

Location: Lonza, Slough SL1 4DX

When you see the world as we do, you see the chance to help the world take better care of its resources and help it become a better place for everyone.

Veolia is looking for a confident and bubbly individual to join our team based at our client site Lonza, Slough. This role is set in a busy office environment, and we are looking for someone to contribute their skills towards a newly built reception team.

What we can offer you:

• 125 hours of annual leave

• Access to our people’s pension scheme

• Free physiotherapy service 

• Discounts on everything from groceries to well known retailers

• Access to a range of resources to support your physical, mental and financial health; so you can lean on us whenever you need to

• Ongoing training and development opportunities, allowing you to reach your full potential 

What you'll be doing:

• Meet and greet visitors, contractors, clients and employees in a professional manner.

• Managing people signing in, and giving out security passes.

• Be flexible and understand that your role may include covering other reception staff while they are on annual leave or sickness.

• Maintaining the Security and Health & Safety expectations of Veolia and Lonza

• Be able to complete the required training of Veolia and Lonza.

• Take in post and deliveries

• Taxi bookings

• Keep the reception area tidy at all times

• Professional attitude and appearance

• Answering and redirecting calls

What we're looking for:

• Excellent communication with other employees and visitors.

• Must be reliable and committed to the role at all times

• Have the ability to be organised at all times.

• Be able to multitask and work under pressure in a fast paced environment.

• Be able to work well both within a team and independently

• Good literacy skills and basic understanding of Microsoft and Google IT software.

What's next?

Apply today, so we can make a difference for generations to come.

We're proud to be listed in The Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2024, being named as a Top 10 Very Big Organisation to work for two years in a row! This accolade further demonstrates our commitment to our people and our actions in creating an environment where everyone can be their true selves and enjoy working at Veolia.

We want to ensure that you feel supported throughout the application process and provide reasonable adjustments where necessary and requested. If you require any reasonable adjustments as part of your application and interview process please do not hesitate to let us know.

We know how important it is to be fully committed to building and maintaining a diverse and inclusive place to work for every one of our colleagues. We are committed to ensuring that all job applicants and members of staff are treated equally, without discrimination because of sex, gender, sexual orientation, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, gender reassignment, race, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, disability or age.

We therefore welcome and encourage all candidates who meet the minimum requirements to apply.