Front Desk Administrator

Front Desk Administrator Location: Golborne, Warrington (WA3) Permanent (Monday-Friday 7-4) £30,000 - £34,000 Dependant on Experience Benefits package; Generous pension contributions, Bonus, Life Assurance, Employee Christmas vouchers, PerkBox – High Street brand discounts, Long service awards, Subsidised onsite canteen. At ALPLA, we stand for high-quality plastic packaging throughout the world. Around 22,000 colleagues produce quality packaging for foodstuffs, cosmetics and industrial cleaning brands for many blue-chip clients across 182 ALPLA sites in 45 countries. Job Purpose: As the first point of contact for visitors, customers, contractors and employees, you will play a key role in creating a welcoming and professional environment while providing comprehensive administrative support across the business. This is a varied position combining reception, administration, facilities coordination and office support responsibilities. The successful candidate will be highly organised, proactive and capable of managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. Key Responsibilities: Front Desk Administrator * Provide a professional and welcoming reception service, acting as the first point of contact for visitors, customers, contractors and general enquiries. * Manage the site switchboard, visitor arrivals, meeting room bookings, deliveries and daily contractor inductions. * Coordinate business travel arrangements, including flights, accommodation, taxis, conferences and external meetings. * Process incoming and outgoing post, arrange customer sample shipments and provide tracking information as required. * Respond to enquiries from external organisations and business partners, maintaining a high standard of customer service. * Coordinate catering requirements and ensure meeting rooms remain fully stocked, organised and presentation-ready. * Manage office, kitchen and PPE supplies, monitoring stock levels and placing orders as required. * Support site facilities, health, safety and fire compliance activities, helping to maintain a safe and professional working environment. Key Requirements: Front Desk Administrator * Previous experience in reception, administration or office coordination role. * Excellent communication and customer service skills. * Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise a varied workload. * A professional and confident manner when dealing with visitors and stakeholders. * Good IT skills, including Microsoft Office applications. * High levels of accuracy and attention to detail. * The ability to work independently and use initiative. * Experience within a manufacturing or industrial environment would be advantageous but is not essential. Additional Information: * Life assurance from day one * Bonus scheme * Company Pension scheme * Subsidised canteen * Training and Development Support * Maternity and Paternity Pay Scheme * Christmas vouchers for you and your children * Long service awards Our new perk box offering a wealth of benefits such as: - * Money off purchases such as food, drink, cinema, tickets, clothing, and homeware and so much more * A number of freebies across the perk box site, such as free coffees * Online access to free exercise and yoga classes with 24/7 access to qualified therapists Contact Nathan Turtington – UK Internal Recruiter for more information