Receptionist

Bouygues Energies & Services currently has an exciting opportunity for a Receptionist to join our Facilities Management team at our client’s secure site in Gravesend.  This is a permanent full-time role working 40 hours per week, from Monday to Friday, shift times alternate weekly - see details below.

The role:

• Reporting to the Reception Supervisor
• To provide an effective, proactive and professional reception service by meeting and greeting all staff and visitors in a courteous and welcoming manner
• To answer the telephone promptly and deal with all first line enquiries
• To effectively maintain visitor management systems ensuring all visitors are logged correctly whilst observing strict security procedures
• To utilise the companies computer aided facilities management system
• Hours for these posts are:
  • Week A: 32 hours per week, 15:00 to 23:00, Monday to Thursday; 8 hours between 07:00 to 17:00 Friday
  • Week B: 40 hours per week, 07:00 to 16:00, Monday to Friday with one hour unpaid lunch break

The person:

• First class communication skills with the ability to communicate at many different levels essential
• A team player with excellent customer service skills
• Will have administration, organisational and problem solving skills
• Must have a good working knowledge of IT with experience of using Microsoft Office
• Will be flexible, reliable and motivated
• Subject to security vetting by the Metropolitan Police

In return, we offer an attractive salary and benefits package, including training & development opportunities.

Our benefits package includes:

• Generous holiday allowance
• Company share scheme
• 2 paid volunteering days a year
• Cycle to work scheme
• Season ticket loan
• Employee assistance programme

Why Bouygues E&S Solutions?

Bouygues Energies & Services Solutions is an international business operating in over 25 countries and employing over 13,500 people. The company is part of the Bouygues Group – a global brand employing over 130,000 people in 80 countries within the construction, engineering, civil works, energy services, telecommunications, and media sectors.

In the UK, Bouygues Energies & Services is a leading provider of facilities management (FM), energy services, highways, and complex engineering solutions across the public and private sectors.

Bouygues E&S Solutions is an equal opportunities employer and encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of gender, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity.

We place a strong emphasis on continual development, both professional and interpersonal. Currently over 2% of the Company’s payroll is spent on Learning and Development activities. We have our own international and local training centres, delivering technical and management courses.

Bouygues Construction UK was awarded the Top Employers United Kingdom and Top Employers Europe certification. We are also proud to have been awarded Investors in People Gold, which demonstrates our commitment to our people.

Be Yourself!

Here at Bouygues we value the creativity and innovation that our diverse workforce brings, encouraging people from all backgrounds, particularly those from underrepresented communities to apply. By joining us, you will be inspired to bring your full self to the workplace, speak up and share your unique ideas. You will also have an opportunity to join our employee led diversity & inclusion communities such as WeLink (women network), Encompass (LGBTQ+), Kaleidoscope (BAME), Disability and Wellness peer support network, Parents and Carers network.

We are an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of gender, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity.

We value your privacy and we are committed to protecting your personal details. If you choose to apply for this role, please do not include any sensitive data on your CV which reveals (directly or indirectly); your race or ethnic origins, your political, philosophical or religious opinions, or your membership of a trade union, your social security number, or information which relates to your health or sexual orientation or to any criminal convictions.