Receptionist - London

Kane Group are an established, and successful multi-disciplinary building-services solution contractor, with our Head Office based in Banbridge, Northern Ireland.

We're an innovative, forward-thinking company with continued steady growth serving residential, hospitality, education, commercial and healthcare sectors with offices in Northern Ireland, London, Birmingham, Glasgow and the Republic of Ireland.

We are seeking a professional and organised Receptionist. The successful candidate will be based in London to serve as the first point of contact for our busy MEP engineering company. This role requires someone who can manage front-of-house operations whilst providing comprehensive administrative support to our technical teams and senior management.

Key Responsibilities

• Meet and greet visitors and guests in a warm, friendly and professional manner
• Maintain a clean, welcoming and organised reception area
• Coordinate meeting room bookings and ensure facilities are prepared
• Maintain staff and visitor logs, issue security passes as required
• Ensure unlocking and locking protocols are followed
• Handle incoming/outgoing mail and courier services
• Oversee day to day activities and ensure smooth operation of the workplace
• Manage office supplies inventory and coordinate procurement with suppliers
• Coordinate with FM provider on maintenance, utilities and facilities
• Maintain health and safety compliance records and coordinate fire drills
• Manage relationships with service providers (cleaning, IT support, security, etc.)
• Coordinate travel arrangements including flights, accommodation, and transport
• Prepare and format technical documents, proposals, and correspondence
• Maintain filing systems for documentation and company records
• Handle confidential information with discretion and professionalism
• Support business development activities and client relationship management
• Handle petty cash and office expenses
• Process invoices and coordinate with accounts department

Experience & Knowledge

Essential

• GCSE or equivalent in Maths and English Grade C or above.
• Minimum 2+ years' experience as a receptionist
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)

Desirable

• NVQ levels 2 or 3 in Business Administration or equivalent.
• Experience in construction, engineering, or Professional Services environment preferred

Abilities and Skills
Essential

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong organisational abilities with attention to detail
• Ability to multitask and prioritise in a fast-paced environment
• Discretion when handling confidential information
• Initiative to work independently while being a team player
• Friendly, approachable personality with strong
• interpersonal skills
• Reliability and punctuality
• Computer literate with the ability to adapt to numerous in-
• house software systems

Desirable

• Knowledge of construction terminology and project processes
• Previous experience in MEP, Construction, or Building Services industry
• Experience with project management software

Benefits

• Cash Health Plan to include Employee Assistance Programme
• 4 x Salary Death in Service cover
• Auto Enrolment Company Pension scheme (Salary Sacrifice)
• Company Sick Pay Scheme, which is available upon successful completion of probation, and increases with service
• Enhanced maternity & paternity benefits
• Paid professional subscriptions
• Variety of employee discounts
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Corporate Gym discount for Kane employees
• Branded clothing
• Active Social and Wellbeing Committees
• Annual Health Checks
• Awards for long service
• Additional annual leave based on length of service
• Training and development opportunities

Kane is an Equal Opportunities Employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.