Customer Service Reception Apprentice
Job Description
- Friendly and professional demeanour with excellent interpersonal skills
- A genuine Customer Focus
- Strong attention to detail and organisational abilities
- Proactive can-do attitude and willingness to learn
- Good written and verbal communication skills
- Interest in Customer Service and Office Administration
- Ability to collaborate and work in a team
- GCSEs (or equivalent) in English and Maths
- Competitive apprentice salary and benefits package
- Career development pathways within Sika
- Potential for a permanent role upon successful completion
- A structured apprenticeship programme with on-the-job training and a recognised qualification in Customer Service
- Development of communication, organisational, problem solving and administrative skills
- A supportive team environment with a dedicated mentor and line manager
- Exposure to a professional office environment and business operations
- Development of communication, problem-solving, and organisational skills
About the Role
As a Customer Service Reception Apprentice, you’ll be the welcoming face of our business, playing a key role in delivering exceptional front-of-house service. This is a fantastic opportunity to gain hands-on experience in customer service, administration, and office coordination while working towards a nationally recognised qualification.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Greeting visitors and managing reception duties with professionalism and warmth
- Handling incoming calls and directing enquiries to the appropriate departments
- Supporting administrative tasks including mail handling, organisation of meeting rooms, and office supplies
- Assisting with internal communications and supporting the wider Customer Service team with Customer Order Processing and general queries
- Maintaining a tidy and welcoming reception area
- Learning about customer service best practices and office operations
What You’ll Gain
- A structured apprenticeship programme with on-the-job training and a recognised qualification in Customer Service
- Development of communication, organisational, problem solving and administrative skills
- A supportive team environment with a dedicated mentor and line manager
- Exposure to a professional office environment and business operations
- Development of communication, problem-solving, and organisational skills
- In addition, you will be an integral member of a supportive and welcoming team who will there every step of the way.
What We’re Looking For
- Friendly and professional demeanour with excellent interpersonal skills
- A genuine Customer Focus, demonstrating our commitment to delivering an exceptional Customer Experience
- Strong attention to detail and organisational abilities, coupled with a proactive can-do attitude and willingness to learn
- Good written and verbal communication skills and an interest in Customer Service and Office Administration
- Ability to collaborate and work in a team
- GCSEs (or equivalent) in English and Maths
The Perks
- Competitive apprentice salary and benefits package
- Career development pathways within Sika
- Potential for a permanent role upon successful completion
About Sika
Sika is a specialty chemicals company with a globally leading position in the development and production of systems and products for bonding, sealing, damping, reinforcing, and protection in the building sector and industry. Sika has subsidiaries in 102 countries around the world, produces in over 400 factories, and develops innovative technologies for customers worldwide. In doing so, it plays a crucial role in enabling the transformation of the construction and transportation industries toward greater environmental compatibility. In 2024, Sika’s more than 34,000 employees generated annual sales of CHF 11.76 billion.
