Reception

Overview

Reception

Contract:

Government

Location:

Workington, CA14 2DD

Hours of work: 40

Contract Type:
Permanent

We are seeking a professional and customer-focused Receptionist to join our Facilities Management team. This role is integral to delivering high-quality services to our customers and stakeholders, ensuring that every interaction reflects our commitment to excellence. You will work closely with the Assistant Facilities Manager and support all aspects of facilities service provision. This position requires a proactive individual who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is passionate about providing exceptional customer service.

• Deliver front-of-house services, including welcoming visitors and providing appropriate support.
• Perform general receptionist duties and manage the FM mailbox.
• Ensure security procedures are followed at all times.
• Coordinate meeting room management and provide porterage support, including occasional manual handling tasks (e.g., moving desks).
• Track planned preventative maintenance (PPM) activities and update relevant systems.
• Facilitate and oversee reactive and PPM visits, ensuring timely resolution.
• Conduct inductions for new starters, covering health, safety, and environmental requirements.

• Previous experience in reception or customer service roles.
• Strong IT skills, particularly in Microsoft Office.
• Personable, approachable, and a team player.
• Excellent communication skills and a customer-focused mindset.
• Ability to solve problems effectively and work under pressure in a fast-paced environment.

ISS is a world-leading workplace and facility management company, connecting people and places to make the world work better. Working with customers day by day, side by side, we understand every aspect of the user experience.

Through a unique combination of intelligent solutions, high standards and people who care, we help our customers achieve their purpose, whether it’s hospitals healing patients, businesses producing the next great innovation, or airports bringing passengers home to their families. ISS is committed to doing business the right way, taking its corporate responsibility very seriously. Our passion is people.

We offer you a challenging and exciting career in an organisation with people at its heart. In ISS, everyone has the opportunity to develop, grow and make a difference. #ISSGreat

People #ISSTalent #People Make Place

ISS is proud to be a diverse and inclusive employer. ISS welcomes all applicants regardless of age, disability, gender identity or gender reassignment, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race (which includes race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin and caste), religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation or educational background.

We are a Disability Confident Committed (Level
2) employer, proudly supporting and promoting inclusive hiring practices in line with the UK government’s Disability Confident scheme.

Our passion for inclusivity and diversity makes ISS a more creative, productive and happy place to work.

If you have any further queries regarding this role, please contact the Resourcing Team by emailing re