Blue Arrow are currently recruiting for an experienced Reception/Security/Front of House candidate for our public sector client, based in the north side of Edinburgh. The successful candidate will be providing a front of house service at a Government building, with responsibility for access control to the building and providing security.

Main duties:

• To deliver a high standard of Customer Care to both staff and visitors.

• To attend to visitors promptly and courteously within five minutes of their arrival.

• Maintain a professional standard of dress and behaviour at all times.

• Ensure that Reception area is clean and tidy at all times.

• To safeguard, at all times Scottish Government buildings, occupants, protectively marked material and other assets within these buildings.

• To control access by enforcing The Scottish Government Pass System.

• To make regular patrols of buildings (utilising Patrol Recording System where applicable)

• Where required, open and close car parks

• Accept deliveries of mail etc

• Control and issue of keys (to authorised staff).

• Monitors alarm systems and if sited, close circuit television.

• Maintain a log and various records as per instructed by line management.

• In the event of a fire, initiating emergency procedures and ensuring the fire brigade are summoned if required.

• Carrying out enhanced measures during "States of Alert" e.g. searching baggage, vehicles, etc.

• When required carry out spot checks/searching of vehicles and bulk or large packages.

• Any other Reception/Security duties as required by House Team management.

Blue Arrow is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer and is committed to helping find great work opportunities for great people.