Part-Time Receptionist
Van Elle
Part‑time receptionist handling visitors, calls, mail and admin support.
24 days ago ago
Junior (1-3 years), Expert & Leadership (13+ years), Experienced (8-12 years)
Full Time
Sutton In Ashfield, England, United Kingdom
Onsite
Company Size
648 Employees
Service Specialisms
Construction services
Ground engineering
Piling
Geotechnical engineering
Site investigation
Foundations
Soil nailing
Shaft sinking
Sector Specialisms
Rail
Highways
Coastal and Flooding
Energy
Utility
Role
What you would be doing
mail management
reception
meeting coordination
call handling
visitor greeting
admin support
- Manage incoming and outgoing post, deliveries, and ensure items reach the appropriate department.
- Maintain a tidy and presentable reception and meeting room area, ensuring facilities are ready for use.
- Assist the Office Manager & PA to the CEO with meeting coordination and travel arrangements when required.
- Act in accordance with Van Elle’s policies and procedures, undertaking any other duties reasonably required to support the effective running of the office.
- Answer incoming calls, directing enquiries or taking accurate messages as required.
- Greet and assist all visitors, clients, and suppliers in a friendly and professional manner.
- Handle enquiries professionally and confidentially.
- Work collaboratively with the team to provide high-quality service to both internal and external stakeholders.
- Support the office with general administrative tasks, including photocopying, scanning, filing, and stationery management.
What you bring
receptionist
microsoft office
communication
organisational
pressure
uk eligibility
- Experience in a receptionist or front of house role, ideally within a busy office or construction environment.
- Practical, logical, and able to prioritise tasks effectively.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
- Proactive attitude and willingness to support colleagues.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with a confident telephone manner.
- Ability to work under pressure while maintaining a calm and professional approach.
- Eligible to work and live in the UK.
- Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
- Friendly, approachable, and able to build positive relationships at all levels.
- Bonus scheme.
- Flexibility to provide additional cover for the morning Receptionist during periods of holiday or absence, sometimes at short notice.
- Access to Company pension.
- Competitive salary depending on experience.
- Onsite training centre offers ongoing training and development opportunities.
- Access to our 24-hour confidential employee support line.
- 25 days holiday plus bank/public holidays.
- Healthcare Cash Plan with family option.
- Hours of work are 20 hours per week, from 13:00 to 17:00, Monday to Friday.
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Company
Overview
Founded 1984
Company Establishment Year
The company was established by structural engineer Michael Ellis.
Listed 2016
Public Listing Date
The firm was listed on the Alternative Investment Market (AIM), enabling expansion of its services and fleet.
35m Depth
Maximum Pile Depth
The company executes deep-pile foundations up to an impressive 35 meters.
- It grew rapidly through innovation, acquiring CFA rigs and launching the Smartfoot precast system.
- Its operations span end-to-end ground engineering, including investigation, piling, precast facilities, transport, and testing.
- Delivered high-profile UK projects, such as rail electrification, motorways, and deep foundations at Canary Wharf.
- A specialist in infrastructure and rail markets with Network Rail licences and bespoke rigs deployed nationwide.
- Known for the UK’s largest specialist rig fleet, an in-house training centre, and a full transport division.
- Strengthened presence in energy and housing sectors through strategic acquisitions like Rock & Alluvium and ScrewFast.
73% Staff Engagement
Employee Satisfaction Score
The company maintains a high staff engagement score, reflecting positive employee sentiment and alignment with company values.
- Our policies ... are driven by the company’s culture and ways of working, setting out its commitment, responsibilities and approach to health and safety, the environment, customers and staff.
- Open‑door communication with leadership, reducing power‑distance and encouraging feedback
- Promotes innovation (‘adhocracy culture’) and flexibility over hierarchical rigidity
- Zero‑tolerance policy against harassment, abuse and discrimination
- Employee recognition programme to reward high performance and initiative
- ‘Seven Steps for Respect’ campaign: Removing barriers, Empathy, Support, Promoting Diversity, Example, Challenge, Trust
Net-zero by 2050
Emissions Target
Aims to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050, with a roadmap for a 30% reduction in GHGs by 2030 compared to the 2020 baseline.
100% Renewable Energy
Scope 2 Emissions
All Scope 2 emissions are offset using renewable electricity via REGOs, ensuring sustainability in energy consumption.
90% Carbon Saving
Recycled Steel Usage
Housing division utilizes recycled steel tubes, achieving over 90% carbon savings compared to using new steel.
80% Carbon Reduction
Highways Gantry
Highways gantry project using ScrewFast piles and grillages reduces embodied carbon by 80% compared to traditional concrete piles.
- Group-wide sustainability strategy aligned to Construction Leadership Council and UN SDGs, structured around economic, social and environmental pillars
- Scope 1 reductions: expanding hybrid/electric company car scheme; installing EV charging at head office
- Use of low-emission plant, recycled products, alternative materials, locally sourced suppliers, off-site manufacturing
- Canary Wharf CFA piling project: saved 350 tonnes CO2e via optimized pile design, showcasing innovation in sustainable construction practices
15%, 6%, 6%
2022 Construction Sector Diversity
In the construction sector, women comprised 15%, while BAME and disabled employees each made up 6% of the workforce, driving efforts to enhance inclusivity.
- Launched EDI 'Seven Steps for Respect' campaign outlining clear respectful behaviors
- Supported National Inclusion Week with resources, training, and staff personal pledges beyond the week
- EDI strategy and inclusion identified as a core company value
- Developed a campaign emphasizing respect in the workplace: 'Everyone who works with us or for us deserves respect at work'
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