Receptionist
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Position Overview & Specifications
We are currently seeking a part time receptionist to join our team here at the Amesbury Distribution Centre. The ideal candidate we are looking for will be reliable, punctual and friendly. Responsibilities will include answering the phone, greeting visitors and directing them to the appropriate departments. You will also be responsible for responding to customer enquiries via the phone and email and maintaining a clean and organised reception area.
If you have excellent communication skills, good customer service and enjoy working in a fast-paced environment, then please do not hesitate and apply.
Job Overview- Answering phone and email enquiries
- Greeting visitors, contractors and employees and directing them to the appropriate departments
- Provide excellent customer service
- Ensure reception area is tidy and presentable, with all necessary stationery and material
- Processing incoming and outgoing post/deliveries
- Maintain office security by following procedures and controlling access via the reception desk (monitor signing in, issue visitor badges)
- Order front office supplies and keep inventory of stock
- Maintaining confidentiality of information in compliance with GDPR
- Perform other clerical receptionist duties such as filing and photocopying
- Key holder responsibilities
- Proven work experience as a Receptionist, Front Office Representative or in a similar role
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Professional telephone manner/customer service skills
- Multitasking and time-management skills, with the ability to prioritise tasks
- Experience of working within a team
- Experience of working within a fast-paced environment
- Computer proficient
TJ Morris Limited trading as Home Bargains is a privately owned family run discount retailer selling top brands at the lowest possible price on the UK high street.Having started 45 years ago in Liverpool our customers continue to be at the heart of everything we do and throughout our 580 stores we have over 5 million customers each week.With plans to increase our store portfolio to 1,000 stores throughout the UK we are a fast-paced retailer opening 50 stores a year (nearly one every weekend) - and we wouldn\'t have it any other way!
Package- 12pm - 5pm
- Monday-Friday
- £11.67 per hour
- 5.6 weeks paid holiday per year including bank and public holiday allowance rising to 6.6 weeks upon 5 years' service
- Contributable Company pension scheme
Employee benefits
- MyHB employee benefits platform with access to:
- Retail and leisure discounts plus hundreds more
- Free Financial Advice
- Bank your savings into an ISA
- 24/7 confidential counselling and advice line
- Low cost voluntary insured health plans
- Subsidised canteen
- Free car parking
- Access to social and sporting events
- 10% store discount
This is a part time position working Monday-Friday 12pm-5pm
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General Merchandise & Superstores
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Receptionist roles across Home Bargains's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General Merchandise & Superstores.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £12 - £12 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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