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Receptionist & Administration Assistant

Matthey
Sonning - UK Posted Oct 20, 2026
Full-time

About this role

Job title: Part Time Receptionist & Administration Assistant

Location: Sonning

At Johnson Matthey, your work will matter. As a Receptionist & Administration Assistant, you’ll join a world leader in platinum group metals with over 200 years of history and innovation. You’ll help tackle the world’s biggest challenges - cutting emissions, powering modern society and enhancing lives - as we continue to apply, refine and recycle metals that matter, for a healthier and more resilient future.

Working days are Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday.

The role:

As a Receptionist & Administration Assistant, you will help drive our goals by:

  • General reception duties – meet and greet in a professional friendly manner
  • Deal with any emergency alarms that come through to Reception and make sure the relevant people are informed (SET Team)
  • Deal with all calls to the switchboard in a professional and courteous manner
  • Greet and sign in visitors, contractors, and JM professionals from other sites – providing site safety and security information
  • Complete ID checks for all visitors
  • Report maintenance issues with onsite drinks machines to the facility management company
  • Dealing with general staff enquiries in a confidential, friendly and helpful manner

Key skills that will help you succeed in this role:

  • Good level of literacy and numeracy (GCSE Grades A-C in Maths & English or equivalent)
  • IT literate (Microsoft Office)
  • Proficient in data entry
  • High attention to detail and presentation

Even if you only match some of the skills, we’d love to hear from you to discuss further!

What we offer

We make sure salaries are fair, competitive and aligned to individual roles, experience and responsibilities. We are also supportive of hybrid and flexible working and where applicable, offer life, medical and other benefits that support our employees’ financial and physical wellbeing, such as:

  • Competitive retirement savings
  • Company matched Share Incentive Plan
  • Life Assurance, Income Protection and Critical Illness
  • Medical plans/health assessments
  • Retailer and Wellbeing discounts
  • Competitive annual incentive plan undefined

Ready to make a meaningful impact on your career and the environment? Join us and help shape a sustainable future while advancing your career! At JM, inclusivity is central to our values. We create an environment where everyone can thrive, embracing diverse perspectives to tackle challenges and ensure all colleagues feel valued and connected.

Closing date for applications: This job advertisement will be posted for a minimum of 2 weeks, early application is advised.

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