Job Description

At the Eric Wright Group, our business is based on a simple principle. We believe that the greatest achievement in life, is what we achieve together. Every day, we work with a collective sense of purpose, building lasting relationships based on shared values and the drive to construct, engineer and manage with real social impact. Working on infrastructure projects, large and small, with like-minded local contractors, creators, suppliers and specialists who share our standards and dedication to creating positive and lasting change.



Because together, we make a difference.



Our business is truly special; part of the

Eric Wright Group

, and wholly owned by the Eric Wright Charitable Trust, we are a commercially focused business with a social purpose. Forward thinking and people focussed, we retain our traditional values and are extremely proud of our dedicated, passionate and friendly colleagues who live our values and work hard to make a difference every day. Our business would not be the business it is today without its people, we strive to develop and nurture talent, provide a positive healthy environment empowering our people to be the best they can be.

The Role

We're looking for an

experienced Receptionist

to join our Head Office team based in Bamber Bridge, Preston. The position is part time covering hours between Monday to Friday, 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. Reporting to the Group Office Manager, the key purpose of the role will be to provide a professional, efficient and courteous front of house/reception service to our employees and visitors. Please advise within your application the hours you are available to work.



Your main duties and responsibilities will include but not be limited to:



Receive visitors to Head Office Answer all calls efficiently, professionally and politely Ensure visitor Head Office register is kept up to date - signing in and out Monitor maximum office capacity attendance numbers and report to Group Office Manager Ensure Reception area and meeting rooms are kept clean and tidy liaising with day time cleaners Ensuring basic office supplies like pens and hand sanitiser etc. is available for visitor use Accept deliveries into Head Office ensuring to keep appropriate records Maintaining front door security and report to Group Office Manager any suspicious activity Provide cover for incoming and outgoing mail where required

About You

We're looking for someone with proven experience running a busy, professional reception area. You'll bring experience in a professional reception setting and be comfortable handling confidential information with discretion. We're looking for someone who stays calm under pressure, communicates clearly, and delivers a welcoming first impression to everyone who visits or calls. It goes without saying you will possess excellent communication skills, both written and verbal and have excellent experience using Microsoft Office applications, particularly Outlook, is required.

In return we offer

Competitive Salary

Enhanced annual leave

starting at 26 Days + bank holidays rising with service

Learning and development

- we offer a range of learning opportunities to develop talent at all levels within our business focussing on technical competence, upskilling, compliance and governance and career development.

Pension

-- 6.5% employer contribution of your salary into your pension to help you save for the future

BUPA

- optional scheme and can include your family to the scheme (50% contribution)

Company sick pay scheme

- Up to 20 days full pay in a rolling 12 month period

Group Income Protection

- 50% of your salary covered for 3 years for long term illness

Enhanced Paid Family Leave

- maternity, paternity, adoption, fertility, compassion, bereavement, crisis, emergency dependants, and much more

Company Doctor

- for when you can't get to see your own or if you have any health concerns

Virtual GP

- 24/7 access for when you need to speak to a GP

EAP

- Employee Assistance Programme through Health Assured, supporting you and your family with advice, guidance and counselling on a variety of areas such as health, fitness, home life, finances and much more.

Mental Health support

- through the Thrive app, approved by the NHS, provides tools, to tackle, prevent and manage common stressors such as sleep, bereavement, work issues etc. Also provides relaxation, breathing and meditation techniques and measures impact.

Savings scheme

- Put aside an affordable amount for a rainy day in the future

Recognition awards

- awards for long service and special birthdays

A comprehensive health and wellbeing strategy

focussed on physical, emotional, financial and career wellbeing

Our Ethos

Working at the Eric Wright Group of companies is truly special. Owned 100% by the Eric Wright Charitable Trust, we are a commercially focused business with a social purpose, which means that after reinvestment in the business, our profit is donated to charity via the Trust. This ownership structure provides a high level of stability for the Group and supports longer-term commercial and charitable strategies. Our reputation is built on our Chairman's founding principles of a company that must be profitable, ethical and farsighted, as a result we have people, community and social value at our heart. The companies across the Group regularly collaborate to deliver outstanding results on bespoke projects for both public and private sector clients.



We are extremely proud of our dedicated, passionate and friendly colleagues who live our values and work hard to make a difference in communities every day.

The Eric Wright Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of its staff and clients and expects all staff to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be required to undertake a Disclosure and Barring (DBS) check or Disclosure Scotland check and to provide proof of their right to work in the UK. We are committed to equal opportunities, inclusion and fairness across all employment opportunities and service delivery. All managers and employees are expected to promote our values to ensure our workplaces and services are inclusive and accessible.