Receptionist

Receptionist

Lir Chocolates, Navan, County Meath, Ireland 

🍫🎉 Join the Sweet Adventure at Lir Chocolates! 🎉🍫

Are you ready to be the face of deliciousness? Lir Chocolates, nested in the heart of Navan, County Meath, Ireland, is calling for a vibrant individual to step into the role of Receptionist Extraordinaire! 🌟

What's the Job? As our receptionist, you'll be the first point of contact for all the magic happening at Lir. You'll dazzle visitors with your warmth and charm, ensuring each guest feels like they've stepped into a chocolatey wonderland. 🍬✨

Position type: Full-time, Permanent

Hours: 40

Shift Pattern: Monday - Friday, 08:30 - 17:00

Pay range: €28,500 

Breaks: 30 minutes paid & 30 minutes unpaid 

• Ensure reception is manned at all times, greeting all visitors and maintaining a safe, clean and tidy environment.
• Perform general administrative tasks including photocopying, transcribing, filing, sorting and distributing paperwork.
• Handle incoming calls and messages.
• Ensure all visitors sign in and have IDs verified when required, while checking in scheduled guests and preparing clean, organised meeting rooms.
• Arrange catering for meetings and coordinate travel and accommodation for site visitors.
• Ensure canteens are stocked with tea, coffee, milk, and sugar.
• Support the customer shop and click & collect services.
• Maintain control of stationery supplies by selecting cost-effective options, tracking company credit card purchases, and saving invoices.
• Manage all inbound and outbound post and parcels, ensuring timely and accurate distribution.
• Assist with new starter inductions and HR document filing.
• Coordinate DHL sample shipments as requested by QA and maintain weekly tracker analysis for the finance team.
• Organise and manage charitable donations.
• Support HR with internal and external events.
• Create and update posters for the noticeboard.
• Take meeting notes when requested.
• Conduct weekly fire alarm checks.
• Support AEO audit requirements and assist during audits by managing visitor sign-in documentation.

• Previous administration/receptionist experience is essential

• Practical Skills: Hands-on experience with office equipment such as printers, laptops, and phones.  

• Proficient in relevant software such as Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.) 

• Professional demeanor at all times.  

• Excellent verbal communication 

• Good telephone communication etiquette 

• Organised and resourceful 

• Active listener 

• Adept at prioritising, scheduling, and multitasking 

• Begin with 24 days of annual leave, progressively increasing by an extra day each year until you reach 25 days, in addition to public holidays. 
• Employee Assistance Programme 
• Death In Service Benefit 
• Company Pension Plan at 1.5%
• Family friendly policies such as 12 weeks of paid maternity leave after one year of service. 
• Cycle to Work Salary Sacrifice Scheme (subject to meeting minimum criteria) 
• Hybrid working opportunities
• Annual engagement calendar covering an array of activities and educational events promoting diversity and inclusion 
• Participate in supporting your local community with opportunities to spend one day per year volunteering or fundraising and gain company-matched sponsorship.
• Company Wellbeing agenda including annual Wellbeing Week, Menopause Support Group and Mental Health First Aid programme
• Access to staff shops with exclusive discounts
• Monthly employee recognition scheme via the ‘Zertus Values Awards’
• Recruitment Refer a Friend rewards
• Training and Development Opportunities (Leadership courses, External qualifications, Professional memberships)  

At Lir, we stand as a forefront provider of premium chocolates to prominent retailers globally. Our ethos revolves around creativity, meticulous attention to detail, and a relentless pursuit of innovation. Operating from two cutting-edge manufacturing plants in Navan, County Meath, we are dedicated to the art and enchantment of crafting hand-finished and hand-decorated chocolates based on both traditional recipes and gloriously unfamiliar new combinations. 

Lir Chocolates are an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. 

Your application will be reviewed as part of our selection process. If you’re shortlisted, your application will be shared with the hiring manager for further review. If selected, you will be invited to an onsite interview.

Please let us know if you require any special arrangements or adjustments to be made for your interview by speaking with the Talent Acquisition team at application stage.