Permanent position available with a considerable portfolio of works for the next 5+ years
To build your career by assisting in the delivery of ‘leading edge’ engineering projects.
To work with a vibrant, agile and multi-functional team in delivering projects on time, safely, to budget and to the required quality standards.
To benefit from Kirby’s Career Development Programmes that will enhance your leadership capability.
To work with the best.
Excellent package on offer with room for negotiations

About Kirby Group Engineering
Kirby Group Engineering is an international multi-disciplinary engineering services contractor and leading provider of high-value engineering services to a number of ‘blue chip’ companies. Operating across Ireland, the UK, Europe and South Africa, Kirby has become the engineering service provider of choice in growth segments such as pharmaceuticals, data centres and power transmission and distribution. Our culture is innovative, collaborative and performance focused. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to grow and develop in a company committed to developing talent and rewarding performance.

The Role

As the Receptionist at our Head Office, you will be the first point of contact for visitors, clients, and colleagues, playing a key role in creating a professional and welcoming environment. You will manage the front desk, handle incoming calls and correspondence, coordinate meeting room bookings, and provide administrative support to the wider team. The role also involves liaising with internal departments and external stakeholders, maintaining office systems and records, and ensuring the smooth day-to-day running of reception within a fast-paced construction business. This position requires strong organisational skills, excellent communication, and a proactive, customer-focused approach.

Responsibilities

Greet visitors and clients in a professional and friendly manner.
Coordinate and manage meeting room bookings, ensuring rooms are prepared and equipped as required.
Ordering stationary and other consumables.
Maintain high standards across office facilities, ensuring a clean, organised, and well-presented working environment at all times.
Manage incoming calls and correspondence, including taking accurate messages, responding to emails, and directing queries to the appropriate teams
Receive, sign for, and distribute deliveries in a timely and organised manner
Sort and distribute internal and external mail efficiently
Arrange and collect catering for meetings and senior leadership as required
Replenish canteen supplies, including regular collections from designated suppliers (Musgraves)
Coordinate domestic and international courier shipments across Ireland, the UK, and other regions
Maintain visitor logs and issue visitor passes when required.
Support administrative tasks when required, scanning , photocopying etc
Assist different departments with clerical support when needed
Ensure the reception area is consistently maintained to a clean, tidy, and professional standard

Requirements

Previous experience in a receptionist, front-of-house, or administrative role within a professional office environment with strong administration skills
Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to engage confidently with clients, visitors, and colleagues at all levels
Excellent organisational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritise tasks in a fast-paced environment
Excellent IT skills - Proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Outlook, Excel) and comfortable managing email and booking systems
A proactive and flexible approach, with a willingness to support a variety of administrative and operational tasks across the business
High level of attention to detail and a strong commitment to maintaining a professional and well organised workspace
Ability to handle sensitive information with discretion and maintain confidentiality at all times
A full, clean driving licence is essential, as this role requires regular travel to collect catering for meetings and to replenish canteen supplies from external suppliers

Reliable, punctual, and dependable, with a strong sense of responsibility and ownership of the front-of-house function

For more information on this role, or other Construction / Engineering opportunities across Ireland, the UK, Europe, or South Africa please review our careers page (Vacancies - Kirby Group Careers) or contact the Talent Acquisition Team at Kirby Group in confidence on +353 (0)1 454 0411.

Kirby Group Engineering is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace and welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates, regardless of race, gender, disability, religion, sexual orientation, or age.

Receptionist - Limerick

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