Front desk receptionist Work, Jobs in Colchester, Ess (with Salaries)

Receptionist
Knowles Fleet —Colchester
- £28,129.46 a year
- Part-time
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- Health & wellbeing programme
- Employee discount
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5d
Optical Receptionist
Bethell and Clark Ltd —Colchester
- £25,000 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Word
- Administrative experience
- Accounting
- Free parking
- Employee discount
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4d
Kennel Assistant & Receptionist
Mutleys Hotel —Colchester
- £12.71 an hour
- Weekend availability
- Microsoft Word
- Customer service
- Front desk
- Free parking
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2d
Bank Receptionist
Practice Plus Group IUC —Colchester
- £12.71 - £19.00 an hour
- Monday to Friday
- Customer service
- Front desk
2d
Office Junior/Receptionist
OBW Law —Colchester
- £10.85 - £12.71 an hour
- Microsoft Word
- English
- Administrative experience
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Hotel Receptionist - Pontlands Park
Pontlands Park Hotel —Chelmsford
- Full-time
- Customer service
- English
- Hotel
- Free parking
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6d
Radiotherapy Receptionist
Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust —Westcliff-on-Sea
- £25,272 a year
- Part-time
1d
Dental Receptionist
Dental Beauty Partners —Woodham Ferrers
- £13.00 - £13.50 an hour
- Customer service
- Patient care
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11d
Dental Receptionist
North Hill Surgery Ltd —Colchester
- £13 - £14 an hour
- Part-time
- Administrative experience
- Patient care
- IT
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10d
Outpatient Receptionist
Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust —Westcliff-on-Sea
- £25,760 a year
- Full-time
1d
Saturday Receptionist
Anglian Podiatry Ltd —Colchester
- From £12.75 an hour
- Part-time
- Customer service
- Front desk
- IT
- Employee discount
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4d
Charity Receptionist
Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust —Westcliff-on-Sea
- £25,272 a year
- Full-time
8d
Receptionist
Park Holidays UK —Clacton-on-Sea
- £28,419 a year
- Full-time
- Sales
- Customer service
- Organisational skills
- Employee assistance programme
- Employee discount
Veterinary Receptionist
Ryder-Davies & Partners —Felixstowe
- £12.88 an hour
- Part-time
- Customer service
- Laboratory experience
- Organisational skills
- Free parking
- Employee discount
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2d
Receptionist
Unity Schools Partnership —Sudbury
- £11,383 - £11,746 a year
- Part-time
- Organisational skills
- School
2d
Clinical Coder & Receptionist
PrimaryCareCareers —Wivenhoe
- £12.71 an hour
- Weekend availability
- Anatomy knowledge
- Customer service
- GP surgery experience
4d
Receptionist/Appointment Clerk - Radiology
Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust —Westcliff-on-Sea
- £25,272 a year
- Full-time
- Computer literacy
- Front desk
- Communication skills
1d
Dental Receptionist
A F Clough Dental Care LTD —Chelmsford
- From £13 an hour
- Weekend availability
- Computer literacy
- English
- Administrative experience
- Employee discount
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5d
Receptionist
Together Dental —Southend-on-Sea
- £12.71 an hour
- Part-time
- Customer service
- Front desk
- Computer skills
- Referral programme
8d
Receptionist - Bank
Avery Healthcare —Braintree
- £12.75 an hour
- Communication skills
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Receptionist

Knowles Fleet
Colchester

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Job details

Permanent | Part-time
£28,129.46 a year
5 days ago

Benefits

Health & wellbeing programme
Company pension
Company events
Employee discount
Car scheme
On-site parking

Qualifications

Microsoft Word
Microsoft Excel
Microsoft Outlook
Microsoft Office
Administrative experience
Data entry
Organisational skills
Front desk
Computer skills
Clerical experience
Phone etiquette
Office experience

Full job description

Knowles Fleet is one of the UK’s leading transport management service providers, helping hundreds of organisations up and down the country to successfully run their fleets.

We’re 100% owned by our employees, which means everyone shares in our profits through regular bonuses. Plus, we offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes a car scheme, staff discounts, health and wellbeing perks and more.

Our team of 80 currently work from our head office in Great Bentley near Colchester.

As of July 2026, we will be relocating to Lodge Park Business Centre, Lodge Lane, Colchester CO4 5NE.

Working hours are Monday to Thursday 08:30 – 17:30 and Friday 08:30 – 16:30.

As of July 2026, we will be relocating to Lodge Park Business Centre, Lodge Lane, Colchester CO4 5NE.

Working hours are Monday to and Friday 12.00pm - 5.00pm

Overview
The main purpose of this role is to be the first point of contact for anyone getting in touch with the company, whether they’re visiting in person, calling, or using live chat or email. The Receptionist helps make sure everyone feels welcomed and that enquiries are handled quickly and sent to the right place.

Alongside greeting visitors and managing day-to-day communication, the role also supports the wider team with general admin tasks. This includes helping during busy periods, sorting post, sending out key documents, ordering supplies, and assisting users with simple account queries.

Responsibilities

Welcome all visitors, drivers, suppliers, and contractors promptly and professionally, ensuring they sign in/out and follow all safety and security procedures.
Monitor and manage Tawk (live chat) inquiries, responding or directing to the appropriate department.
Monitor the enquiries mailbox, ensuring timely responses or escalations.
Answer switchboard calls, providing information where appropriate or directing callers to the correct team.
Manage the call-back facility, ensuring follow-up actions are completed promptly.
Provide telephone support to all departments during busy periods or staff absences.
Deal with incoming and outgoing post, ensuring accurate distribution.
Provide administrative support to departments during peak workloads or staff absence.
Assist users with unlocking online accounts and updating their address details.
Produce and send claims history letters as required.
Send letters and supply insurance certificates for parking permit requests.
Order staff uniform, food supplies, and general office supplies as needed.
Maintain a tidy, professional, and welcoming reception area at all times

Skills

Proven office experience with strong organisational abilities
Proficient computer skills, including Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook)
Excellent phone etiquette with the ability to communicate clearly and professionally
Strong organisational skills with attention to detail in data entry and record keeping
Previous clerical or administrative experience preferred but not essential
Ability to multitask effectively in a fast-paced environment

The salary for the post is £28,129.46, calculated on a pro-rata basis.

Following 12-months continuous service you will also qualify for a monthly EOT bonus.

We are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace where everyone is valued and respected. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and actively encourage diversity

Pay: £28,129.46 per year

Benefits:

Company events
Company pension
Employee discount
Health & wellbeing programme
On-site parking

Work Location: In person

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