Day Concierge

We are currently seeking an experienced Day Concierge to join a prestigious and luxurious residential development, thats based a short walk from, the famous, Selfridges in W1.

Applicants must be available and open for trial shifts before.

• Shift Pattern: 4on/4off - 0645-1845
• Salary: £28,802 per annum
• Benefits: Overtime paid at x1.5

Main Duties:

• To provide all necessary services to the residents as per the instructions of senior management.
• To communicate efficiently with all other members of staff, the residents, guests and onsite contractors.
• Responsible for the welcoming residents and guests to the property.
• Responsible for the cleanliness and comfort of the reception area and common parts at all times.
• To respond proactively to resident requests. Always respond a timely and polite manner.
• During working hours, you will be located at the reception desk except when carrying out any required work within the building.
• You will be required to carry out inspections of the common areas of the building. Throughout your shift, you must ensure the property is kept clean, tidy and that all electrical appliances are in good working conditions at all times.
• While manning the main reception desk, you may be required to carry out a variety of administration and office tasks.
• You are to ensure the security of the building is not jeopardised in any way and on-site CCTV is monitored.
• You are always to assist residents together with their guests and visitors when and where required. It should be remembered that your duty is to the residents, however, please note that any assistance given to any individual should not distract from your duties required to the whole.
• To perform all necessary porter duties. These duties include but are not limited to carrying luggage / packages for residents, running errands (if cover available), cleaning duties as and when required, any other physical activity as required.
• To receive and distribute all mail/parcels/deliveries. All registered mail, parcels and deliveries should be logged before distribution to the individual apartments.
• To keep a log of key management including signing out of keys/fobs/key cards to contractors and ensuring their prompt return.
• Ensure that you are always courteous, polite and positive to residents, guests, suppliers and the public in general.
• To monitor all persons at the property and ensure they have a right to be present.
• To answer the telephone and deal with general enquiries. To log messages, requests & events.
• To monitor the presence of contractors working within the building and supervise their activities to ensure minimum disturbance to residents.
• Co-ordinate access and building systems from front desk suite and monitor and react to alarms as directed.
• Liaise with Emergency Services as required.
• Log and report any disrepair by using the appropriate procedure / tool at your disposal. Immediately inform senior management of the occurrence. This should include all building defects, plumbing, heating and lighting in the common parts, 24 hours a day, and 7 days a week. Where such defects are considered an emergency, they should be reported to senior management immediately.
• Report and monitor Health & Safety issues and ensure a safe working practice is adhered to.
• Carry out communal lighting inspections of the building and replace or report any defective bulbs. You are only permitted to replace bulbs following current Health & Safety regulations for working at height.
• To collect, securely tie, refuse sacks if found on inspection walk through and place in the bin's storage areas provided in the communal parts. No bags or rubbish should be left in the common parts over night or for a long period of time.
• Ensure that all spillages and rubbish is cleared away immediately and that all areas of the building (principally the reception hall) are always immaculate.
• Carry out regular inspections and reports of communal facilities, such as swimming pool, gym etc. keep a record of anything required under health and safety legislation, as instructed by management.
• Carry out any additional duties as directed.
• Be flexible and have a hands approach. Please offer help and assistance to others where you can.

Please apply if this role is of interest. If you are shortlisted, you will be contacted within two weeks of us receiving your application.