At Aramark, we empower our people to create experiences that matter. We share a passion for hospitality, it's at the foundation of everything we do. We believe a career should develop your talents, fuel your passions, and empower your professional growth. So, no matter what you're pursuing, a role at Aramark can help you reach your full potential.
Job DescriptionLocation: Catterick, DL9 3AD
Hours: 20 hours per week
Working Pattern: Monday to Friday, working a mixture of shifts between 7:00am and 7:00pm (7:00am-11:00am, 11:00am-3:00pm, and 3:00pm-7:00pm)
Contract: Part Time
Rate of Pay: £12.71 per hour
We are currently recruiting for a professional and customer-focused Receptionist to join our team in Catterick. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with strong administrative and communication skills who enjoys working with people and providing first-class support within a busy environment.
What's in it for you?
- Part-time position working 20 hours per week
- Monday to Friday working pattern with no late-night shifts
- Free parking on site
- Convenient location with access to local bus routes
- Discounted meals
- Employee Assistance Programme and online GP access
- Company pension scheme
- Life assurance
- Generous holiday entitlement with the option to buy additional leave
- Training and development opportunities
- Apprenticeship schemes to support your career progression
- Excellent career prospects within Aramark, as we love to promote from within
- The opportunity to work for a world-leading organisation that values diversity and inclusion
What you'll be doing
- Acting as the first point of contact for customers, visitors, and stakeholders
- Becoming fully competent in bespoke military software applications
- Managing telephone calls, emails, and face-to-face enquiries professionally
- Drafting emails and correspondence for both internal and external recipients
- Monitoring and maintaining shared electronic mailboxes
- Responding to routine queries and escalating more complex matters to line management when required
- Providing administrative support to ensure the smooth running of the office
- Working independently and as part of a team to achieve operational objectives
- Maintaining accurate records and documentation
- Delivering excellent customer service at all times
What we're looking for
- Excellent communication skills and a positive, professional attitude
- Previous administration experience and a sound understanding of office processes
- Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office 365, including Outlook, Word, Excel, and SharePoint
- Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Good customer service and interpersonal skills
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritise workloads effectively
- Previous experience working within a military administrative environment is desirable but not essential
- Full UK driving licence preferred
Additional Requirements
- Must have lived in the UK for the past 3 years
- Must have the legal right to work in the UK
- Must be able to successfully pass security vetting
- Must be able to obtain and maintain a DBS check
At Aramark UK, we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone is valued and empowered to thrive.
As a proud Disability Confident Employer, we actively encourage applications from individuals of all abilities and are dedicated to supporting employees with disabilities throughout their career journey.
We are an Armed Forces Friendly organisation and proud signatory of the Armed Forces Covenant. We welcome applications from veterans, service leavers, cadet forces adult volunteers, reservists and military families.
We ensure our recruitment process is accessible, and reasonable adjustments are available at every stage, from application to interview and employment. If you require any adjustments or have any questions, please reach out to our recruitment team – [email protected]
Any offer of employment for this role will be conditional upon the successful completion and maintenance of the required level of security clearance. Applicants must meet the relevant eligibility and residency requirements applicable to the clearance level associated with the role.
Join us in fostering a workplace where everyone can achieve their full potential.
All applications will be treated in the strictest confidence.
Skills Required
- Excellent communication skills and a positive, professional attitude
- Previous administration experience and understanding of office processes
- Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office 365, including Outlook, Word, Excel, and SharePoint
- Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Good customer service and interpersonal skills
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritise workloads effectively
- Previous experience in a military administrative environment
- Full UK driving licence
- Must have lived in the UK for the past three years
- Must have the legal right to work in the UK
- Must successfully pass security vetting and obtain and maintain the required security clearance
- Must obtain and maintain a DBS check
Aramark Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Aramark and has not been reviewed or approved by Aramark.
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Retirement Support — Retirement offerings are positioned as a meaningful part of the package, including a 401(k) match that is described as strong. The ability to leverage retirement plan features is highlighted as a tangible upside for some roles.
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage is presented as broadly available across medical, dental, and vision, alongside life and disability options. Access to programs like EAP and condition-management support adds depth beyond basic coverage.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Paid leave options include vacation/PTO and parental leave, with multiple leave types outlined as available. This breadth is framed as a stabilizing part of the total rewards offering even when cash pay is less compelling.
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What We Do
Aramark (NYSE: ARMK) proudly serves the world’s leading educational institutions, Fortune 500 companies, world champion sports teams, prominent healthcare providers, iconic destinations and cultural attractions, and numerous municipalities in 16 countries around the world with food and facilities management. Because of our hospitality culture, our employees strive to do great things for each other, our partners, our communities, and the planet.
