Receptionist

We have an exciting opportunity for a Receptionist to join our team in Head Office, Waterford. The Receptionist is responsible for the reception desk, carrying out general administration duties as and when required by Management and assisting with day to day office running.

Here in Suir Engineering we are a leading international provider of innovative Mechanical, Electrical and Instrumentation Engineering Solutions. Our core sectors are Energy, Power and Renewables, Life Science, Food & Beverage, and Data Centres. We provide best in class contracting solutions with in-house, flexible resources capable of delivering a personable and consistent service to our customers. Over the past 40 years we have delivered projects for Irish and multinational clients across the globe. We are currently expanding significantly, and are delivering large scale projects across Ireland, the U.K, Germany, Denmark and Sweden.

We recognise that continued business success depends on our commitment to and development of our people. We are determined to create a diverse and equal workforce and to ensure our company appeals to the best and brightest people. We wish for all employees to realise their full potential and have the opportunity to grow and develop during their career with Suir. We are also working continuously to promote a culture of positive wellbeing through our wellbeing programmes and supports to employees and their families through our Employee Assistance Programme and the Lighthouse Club.

What you will be doing

·       Manage the reception desk and reception area, ensuring it is clean and presentable.

·       Act as the professional point of contact for all visitors.

·       Meet and greet clients and visitors ensuring the delivery of high standards, including offering of refreshments. 

·       Manage the phone calls into the office and direct to the relevant people, taking and forwarding messages where necessary.

·       Respond to company emails., Stamp and distribute incoming post.

·       Manage all outgoing post, including registered post.

·       Organize couriers as and when required and track parcel delivery.

·       Assist travel coordinator with travel/accommodation on an adhoc basis and provide cover when the travel coordinator is on annual leave.

·       Distribute Office weekly staff timesheet.

·       Program access swipe cards for employees in Head Office.

·       Maintain a Boardroom/Meeting room booking request log.

·       Assist in the day-to-day administration of the office, including data entry, scanning photocopying and general paperwork as requested

Is this job for me?

·       Experience in a similar role would be an advantage.

·       Excellent people management and customer service skills.

·       Excellent written and spoken communication skills.

·       Professional attire and appearance.

·       A friendly and professional telephone manner.

·       Ability to work on own initiative – Reception is a standalone role.

·       Punctuality, reliability and tactfulness.

·       Accuracy and attention to detail essential.

·       Trustworthy, patient and discreet.

·       IT Skills - Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and Publisher.

In return from Suir Engineering

·       23 days annual leave

·       Company Pension contributions - no waiting periods

·       Paid Maternity and Paternity Leave

·       Private Health Insurance contribution

·       Life and Disability cover 

·       EAP for employees and their families

·       Educational Assistance, CPD, Chartership supports and upskilling opportunities

·       Opportunities for international assignments to work on one of our European projects in Sweden, Denmark, or Germany.

Our way of working is called the Suir Way, designed to help us on a journey of continuous improvement. 

Our people are empowered to make changes to ensure a quality install through effective ways of working.

Our people have a voice and feel empowered.

We have an in-built culture of innovation, learning and continuous improvement.

Value is delivered every step of the journey. Our efficient processes deliver value.

We have a standard, consistent and fully integrated health, safety, environment, and quality system within the business.

Suir Engineering are an equal opportunities employer, we value our greatest asset …. our People.