Receptionist
Content + Source + Freshness • 18 Dec 2025 • 95% confidence
Offer value
Moderate value due to entry-level nature, potential for career growth in a reputable company, and good team environment.
- Ideal entry-level role with growth opportunities
- Supportive team and environment within a growing firm
- Responsibilities provide a broad range of administrative skills
- Starting salary may require adjustment for some candidates
Pros
- Opportunity for personal development within a growing company
- Work with a supportive team in a friendly environment
- Potential growth in administration and front-office management
Cons
- Starting salary may be lower than industry average
- Requires reliance on other departments for requests and tasks
- Possibility of high pressure during peak reception times
Who it's for
Entry-level to Early Career • Office-based
Good fit
- Individuals entering administrative careers
- Candidates eager to grow and develop skills
- Professionals with a friendly demeanor
Not recommended for
- Those seeking remote work only
- Candidates without strong organizational skills
- Individuals who prefer not to engage with others regularly
Motivation fit
Key skills
About the job
Due to continued growth, new contracts and extensions our client has an exciting opportunity for a reliable and enthusiastic Receptionist at our Head Office in Castlebar, County Mayo.
This is an excellent opportunity for career driven individuals to grow and develop within one of Ireland’s fastest growing engineering companies. They offers attractive salary packages along with additional company benefits based on experience.
Responsibilities:
- Greeting & welcoming visitors/staff to Head Office in a professional and polite manner
- Maintaining documents, records and archives
- Operation of telephone switchboard in a professional manager
- Supporting the administration & front office team with various tasks
- Liaising with project sites nationwide and assisting with their requests
- Other ad-hoc duties as required e.g., Printing, binding etc.
- Manning our busy reception area.
- Data entry and analysis
- General office administration duties.
Requirements:
- Professional, proactive, organised approach with ‘can do’ attitude.
- Experience in the construction industry would be a distinct advantage.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to work with changing deadlines.
- Attention to detail.
- High Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
- Excellent level of attention to detail and organisation.
- Ability to work on own initiative.
For further information please contact Arcon Recruitment
