Reception/Administrative Assistant
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Position Overview & Specifications
Reception Administrator
JB Foods (Scotland) Ltd - Loanhead EH20
Competitive Salary Package – Full-time
JB Foods (Scotland) Ltd was Established in 1963 and has grown steadily to become Scotland’s leading independent foodservice operator, we have an extensive product portfolio covering frozen, grocery, non-food, chilled and fresh meat products. We operate from our head office in Loanhead near Edinburgh. We remain a family business and our traditional family values and culture sets us apart from the rest of the industry.
We are looking to recruit a quality candidate to join our team as reception administrator. In this busy customer facing role your daily duties will include
· Collating all weekly and monthly promotions, incentives and offers
· Uploading all promotions, incentives and offers to customer database
· Managing customer database
· Managing all click and collect orders and customers
· Preparation and posting to business social media accounts
· Performing a vast array of admin duties
· Professionally answering a busy telephone
· Welcoming suppliers and clients for meetings
· Carry out all duties in a timely manner, to a high standard
· Managing office supplies
· Ensuring the smooth running of Reception area at all times
To be considered for the role you must have
- Previous experience in a similar role
- Competent use of all Microsoft packages
· Excellent inter personal and organisational skills
This is an exciting opportunity to join a progressive and dynamic company operating in a fast paced industry.
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: Rate dependent on experience
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: £9.75-£10.42 per hour
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Loanhead, EH20 9TB: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Work Location: In person
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Reception/Administrative Assistant roles across JB Foods (Scotland) Ltd's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £10 - £10 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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