Admin Assistant - Reception
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Position Overview & Specifications
Location
ChirkReference
2023-9319 Position descriptionJob title
Admin Assistant - Reception
Contract type
Full-time
About us
Kronospan is the world leading manufacturer of wood panel boards.
At Kronospan we pride ourselves on delivering “Wood Perfected” and have invested in innovation since 1897. With £300m being spent on our Chirk manufacturing facility within the last few years, and a further £200m to be spent in the next couple of years.
Main duties and responsibilities
Kronospan has an exciting opportunity for an Admin Assistant based on reception to join the team based in Chirk, North Wales. The successful candidates will join us on a full time basis and will receive a competitive salary.Hours of Work
07.00 – 15.30 Monday to Friday with 30mins for lunch
07.00 – 17.00 Monday to Friday with 1 hour for lunch when covering holidays
Key Responsibilities of the role -
- Answer all incoming calls, advise & direct to appropriate party, announcing nominated calls.
- Provide first welcome to visitors.
- Prepare for customer visits, ensuring correct PPE, e.g. hard hats, is available.
- Make tea & coffee for visitors & meetings. Set out buffets.
- Provide directions to contractors, drivers & visitors.
- Issue contractor vehicle permits.
- Undertake various administrative tasks e.g. posting invoices.
- Administration of Contractor Clock Card
- Any other reasonable duties that you may be asked to perform.
- To meet or exceed any specific performance objectives agreed under the Kronospan performance appraisal process.
- Adherence to all Kronospan policies and procedures.
Requirements
Working knowledge of MS Office
Preferably Secondary/College education
The ability to work under pressure due to phone calls/visitors increased number at times.
Welcoming and strong communication skills
No relevant admin/reception experience is required
What we offer
- Very competitive salary
- Exciting and challenging work
- Continued training, support and career development
- The opportunity to work with and learn from, industry leading people who are committed to excellence
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: Wood & Paper Manufacturing
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Admin Assistant - Reception roles across Kronospan'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 Wood & Paper Manufacturing.
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 £21,539 - £25,540 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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