The Company

Harwin plc is a Portsmouth-based, family-owned precision engineering company on an ambitious global growth journey. With a strong international presence and a well-established partner network, the organisation has built a reputation over decades for quality, reliability, and long-term thinking.

As an employer, Harwin offers a distinctive environment shaped by its heritage and forward-looking mindset. The business is currently investing significantly in technology, digital transformation, and ways of working, alongside the development of a new headquarters and state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Portsmouth.

This is a period of meaningful growth and evolution, with a clear ambition to scale capabilities and strengthen its global impact. At the same time, the values associated with family ownership remain central — fostering a culture that emphasises collaboration, accountability, and sustained success.

For those looking to develop their careers, Harwin provides the opportunity to contribute to a growing organisation while being part of a team that values both innovation and long-term perspective.

The Opportunity

The Receptionist will be the first point of contact for our customers and visitors, playing a vital role in creating a helpful and positive first impression of the business.

This position is offered as a 12-month fixed-term maternity cover and forms part of a job share arrangement, working Monday to Wednesday. Flexibility is required to provide holiday cover for the other Job Share Receptionist, who works Thursday and Friday.

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

• Meet and greet visitors – signing in process

• Monitor reception inbox and deal with any queries accordingly

• Update visitors form as and when required

• Update the weekly calendar with expected visitors and notify employees when their visitor arrives

• Keep tidy the meeting rooms and kitchen area for visitors and directors

• Order and replenish tea / coffee / snacks

• Answer the main switchboard and direct calls as appropriate

• Photocopying and scanning of documents for Directors

• Binding reports

• Order stationery, company branded work wear and PPE

• Make travel arrangements for the Directors

• Book meeting rooms for Directors and other members of staff

• Arrange lunches for Directors and visitors as and when required

• Direct lorry drivers to Goods In

• Keep folders for Company Pool Cars and book out on calendar as requested

• Set up new starters badges and make changes on Kantech system

• Update expenses for Reception Credit Card using Concur system

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

• Previous experience in a reception/admin role

• Strong attention to detail

• Excellent interpersonal skills and a good telephone manner

• Ability to work collaboratively across all areas and levels of the business

• This comes as part of Job Share role working Thursday and Friday

• There will be a requirement to cover holidays for the other Job Share Receptionist who works Thursday and Friday

Salary and Benefits:

• Competitive Salary – pro rata

• 25 days holiday plus bank/public hols pro rata

• Additional 3 days off over the festive period

• Employee Assistance Programme

• Company pension scheme

• Life Cover 3x salary

• Company bonus scheme

As an equal opportunities’ employer, Harwin is committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees and does not condone discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, or marriage and civil partnership.

We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply and join Harwin.