At ABB, we help industries outrun - leaner and cleaner. Here, progress is an expectation - for you, your team, and the world. As a global market leader, we’ll give you what you need to make it happen. It won’t always be easy, growing takes grit. But at ABB, you’ll never run alone. Run what runs the world.
This Position reports to:
Unit Manager
We are looking for a warm, professional, and service-oriented Receptionist to be the first point of contact for our guests and clients. This role combines traditional front desk responsibilities with a strong emphasis on hospitality, ensuring every visitor feels welcomed and valued.
Our Team Dynamics
Our teams support each other, collaborate, and never stop learning. Everyone brings something unique, and together we push ideas forward to solve real problems. Being part of our team means your work matters - because the progress we make here creates real impact out there.
What’s in it for you?
We want you to bring your full self to work—your ideas, your energy, your ambition. You’ll have the tools and freedom to grow your skills, shape your path, and take on challenges that matter. Here, your work creates impact you can see and feel, every day.
Your Role and Responsibilities
In this role, you’ll help run what runs the world, by taking on meaningful work that drives real impact.
- Work model: #onsite at our Nottingham facility
Greet and welcome guests with a friendly and professional demeanor, creating a positive first impression.
Manage front desk operations, including answering phones, handling inquiries, and directing visitors.
Provide exceptional customer service and accurate information in person, by phone, or via email.
Coordinate meeting room bookings and prepare rooms for guests, including hospitality arrangements.
Maintain a clean, organized, and inviting reception area, including the area dedicated to PPE, while overseeing the staff canteen's upkeep.
Support administrative tasks and liaise with internal departments to ensure smooth visitor experiences.
Qualifications for the Role
Proven experience in a receptionist, front desk, or hospitality role
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Strong customer service orientation with a warm and approachable manner
Professional appearance and demeanor
Ability to multitask and remain calm under pressure
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and basic office equipment
Benefits
ABB offers a full range of benefits to help you thrive at work and beyond.
Competitive salary
25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
Competitive contributory pension scheme
Life assurance
Flexible benefits scheme (Includes options to buy/sell holidays, health checks, dental, eye care, gym memberships, cycle to work, gadget discounts and more)
Internal mobility opportunities, mentorships & access to projects globally
Employee Assistance Programme
Generous employee referral scheme
For the 5th consecutive year ABB UK has been recognised as a Top Employer in UK. Being certified as a Top Employer showcases an organisation’s dedication to a better world of work and exhibits this through excellent HR policies and people practices.
More about us
ABB Installation Products Division (formerly Thomas&Betts) helps manage the connection, protection and distribution of electrical power from source to socket. The Division’s products are engineered to provide ease of installation and perform in demanding and harsh conditions, helping to ensure safety and continuous operation for utilities, businesses and people around the world. The Commercial Essentials product segment includes electrical junction boxes, commercial fittings, strut and cable tray metal framing systems for commercial and residential construction. The Premier Industrial product segment includes multiple product lines, such as Ty-Rap® cable ties, T&B Liquidtight Systems® protection products, PVC coated and nylon conduit systems, power connection and grounding systems, and cable protection systems of conduits and fittings for harsh and industrial applications. The Division also manufactures solutions for medium-voltage applications used in the utility market under its marquee brands including Elastimold™ reclosers and switchgear, capacitor switches, current limiting fuses, Homac™ distribution connectors, Hi-Tech Valiant™ full-range current limiting fuse for fire mitigation, faulted current indicators and distribution connectors, cable accessories and apparatus with products for overhead and underground distribution. Manufacturing includes made-to-stock and custom-made solutions.
Join us. Be part of the team where progress happens, industries transform, and your work shapes the world. #RunWhatRunstheWorld.
We value people from different backgrounds. Could this be your story? Apply today or visit www.abb.com to read more about us and learn about the impact of our solutions across the globe.