Receptionist Location: Craigavon Hours: 37.5 hours per week Salary: Competitive Business Unit: Sciences Open To: Internal & External Applicants Ref No.: HRJOB10318 The Role As a Receptionist at Almac Sciences, you will be the first point of contact, managing the front desk and providing outstanding customer service. Your duties include handling incoming and outgoing calls via the main switchboard and MS Teams, taking and delivering messages, and managing both internal and external mail. Additionally, you will welcome visitors, ensure security passes have been issued, arrange logistics such as Wi-Fi access and meeting rooms, and perform various administrative tasks like filing, binding, and photocopying. You will also be responsible for organizing courier collections, maintaining a tidy reception area, updating logbooks, liaising with departments, responding to customer and supplier inquiries, generating export paperwork, and ensuring sufficient stationery stock levels. Maintaining confidentiality and delivering exceptional customer care are essential aspects of this role. Please see attached job description for further details. Key Requirements Applicants must have eligibility to work in the UK OR possess a valid work permit that will allow you to take up full time, permanent employment in the UK To be successful in this position you will need 5 GCSE (or equivalent) passes grades A-C, to include English Language and Mathematics OR Significant experiences in a reception and customer service role will be taken into consideration in lieu of qualifications. Additionally, you will need Previous experience within a receptionist role to include: Answering telephone calls Paging staff Franking and sorting mail Excellent communication skills General administration duties Please see attached job description for further details of criteria. Apply Now Apply online and tailor your CV to outline how you meet the role criteria. Please upload your CV in PDF format where possible. Closing Date We will no longer be accepting applications after 5pm on Sunday 05 Jan 2025 RECRUITMENT AGENCIES PLEASE NOTE: Almac will only accept applications from agencies/business partners that have been invited to work on this role by our Talent Acquisition team. Speculative candidate CVs received or submitted directly to Hiring Managers will be considered unsolicited and no fee will be payable. Thank you for your cooperation. Skills: Receptionist Word Processing Communication skills Administration experience Benefits: Staff Discounts Team Bonding Events Attractive Compensation Package Wellness Programs Employee Recognition Group Healthcare Scheme Pension Scheme