Job Description

Empower, Connect, Evolve,

and

Inspire -

these are the values that drive us and make

BMI

a company where you can thrive and grow.


BMI UK&I have an exciting permanent opportunity for a part-time Receptionist to join our team based in Milton Keynes. This role will be 20 hours per week, Monday to Thursday 08:00 - 13:00.

Role Summary

As the first point of contact, you set the tone for the entire office--creating a warm, welcoming, and organised environment where employees and visitors feel valued. With a keen eye for detail and a passion for efficiency, you keep the office running smoothly, from managing schedules and supplies to coordinating events and fostering a positive atmosphere.


Your energy, professionalism, and can-do attitude make every interaction a great one, ensuring that the workplace is not just a space, but a place people love to be.

As the Receptionist, your key responsibilities will be:

Creating a Welcoming & Organised Workplace

Serve as the first point of contact, warmly greeting and directing visitors. Maintain an up-to-date employee and department directory and ensure guests feel comfortable with clear instructions and refreshments. Maintain a clean, inviting, and professional reception area by following office procedures, safety guidelines, and best practices.

Meeting & Event Coordination

Manage meeting room bookings, ensuring spaces are clean, stocked with refreshments, and equipped with requested materials. Report any faults in IT equipment located in meeting rooms to the IT/helpdesk team. Assist with catering arrangements, including stocking and replenishing kitchen supplies and setting up for luncheon meetings.

Communications and Employee Engagement

Support and coordinate employee engagement initiatives and wellbeing events in the office - ensuring engagement and energy behind initiatives. Help to cascade key comms messages across the wider BMI business and ensure all relevant information in the office is up to date and well presented.

Office Administration & Supplies

Handle and distribute incoming and outgoing mail efficiently, including making courier bookings when required. Maintain stock levels for office stationery, kitchen supplies, and general office essentials. Keep company communications up to date, including Wi-Fi details, taxi contacts, and general office information.

Executive & Team Support

Maintain continuity among work teams by documenting key actions, irregularities, and ongoing needs to support smooth daily operations.

Your key skills and experience will include:

Experience - Proven background in a receptionist or customer-facing role, including office administration. Communication and People Skills - Warm, professional and adept at effective communication across all levels. Organisation and Time Management - Ability to multitask, prioritise, and maintain efficiency in a fast-paced environment. Problem-Solving and Initiative - Quick thinking, proactive approach to issues, and ability to remain calm under pressure. Customer Service Mindset - Friendly, approachable, and genuine desire to help others. Attention to Detail - Ensuring spaces are well-maintained, records are accurate, and office supplies are stocked. Teamwork and Collaboration - Ability to work independent and as part of a team. Computer Literate - Previous experience using G-Suite would be advantageous. Flexible - willing to provide cover for other office staff during holidays etc.

If you do not have all key skills but still feel like you would be a good fit, please still apply and we will consider your application based on merit and experience.

Benefits

We offer a range of benefits that include:

A competitive base salary Substantial bonus Company matched pension contributions between 4% and 8% Income protection and life insurance Employee Assistance Programme A host of other benefits such as cycle to work scheme, gym discounts and access to a discounts platform.

About BMI

BMI is a new name backed-up with over 180 years of roofing experience and knowledge. Bringing together some of the industry's most trusted local brands such as Redland & Icopal to become the largest supplier of both flat and pitched roofing and waterproofing solutions throughout Europe.



With over 120 production facilities across Europe, Africa and Asia, and more than 9,800 employees worldwide, we're well positioned to offer an unparalleled level of experience and innovation to our clients.



Our roofing products and systems are designed and manufactured in the UK. We have multiple manufacturing sites and distribution depots across the UK and Ireland with our UK&I Head Office based in Milton Keynes and our industry-leading BMI Academy is based in South Cerney, Gloucestershire.


Across these sites we offer a wide range of opportunities; from dedicated sales managers and technical experts to skilled operators in our plants, we value every role in the BMI Team and are united in delivering excellence for our customers and becoming the best roofing and waterproofing solutions company in the world.


We are One BMI. We embrace and recognise our differences and unique qualities across all of our people and the value these bring. We inspire, connect and empower our people and seek to proactively engage the communities in which we serve.


We continually focus on creating an inclusive culture where everyone contributes and thrives, where our people feel valued for who they are, have a sense of belonging, and do their best every single day.


We are an equal opportunities employer and believe that everyone should be treated equally, regardless of their religion, beliefs, age, gender, gender reassignment, race, disability, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, sexual orientation or any other protected characteristic.


If you need any help or adjustments for any stage within the recruitment process due to health, disability or any other reason, please let us know by contacting ukrecruitment@bmigroup.com.


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A career with BMI Group is more than just a job. We help you to find work you enjoy, to use your skills, and support you to become the best you can be.

Working together we can achieve great things. Come and join us.