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Facility Access Controller/ Front of House (9m FTC)

OCONUS-UK-Reading Full time

Job Description

Amentum is a premier global technical and engineering services partner. We draw from a century-old heritage of operational excellence, mission focus, and successful execution underpinned by a strong culture of safety and ethics.

We are now recruiting for a Building Access Controller/ Front of House (Reception based) on a 9 month fixed term contract.

Responsible for organizational and clerical support tasks depending on company needs. May act as receptionist by operating multi-line telephone console, greeting visitors, vendors, customers, job applicants, and other visitors, and ensures that they are escorted to the proper office. Helps organize and maintain office common areas. May perform various clerical tasks such as arranging calendars, scheduling meetings, producing and distributing correspondence, arranging logistics for meetings, conferences, training, and other events. Maintains office equipment as necessary.

The primary purpose for the role is to provide a central and coordinated administration of the corporate building at the client site. The role will mainly sit at the front desk and will help ensure that access to the building and the construction enclave is appropriately controlled.

Essential Responsibilities:

  • Staffing the front desk at a corporate building and provide support to building residents.
  • Controlling access to the building, ensuring that visitors are signed in, and appropriately briefed on the building requirements.
  • Ensuring cleanliness is maintained throughout facility, by liaison with contract cleaners and / or using IT Waste Stream management systems.
  • Gaining a strong understanding of the clients processes and procedures, Security and Safety key.
  • Performing Reception, administrative and facility concierge duties
  • Coordinating activities across departments.
  • Potential to act as project admin for the purposes of inducting new hires into the site and building location, management of training to accompany.
  • Arranging and issuing notifications, taking appointments, organising meetings with advanced AV conferencing facilities. 
  • Answering telephone calls, tactfully handling inquiries and/or transfers calls to appropriate party.
  • Setting up Conference Rooms as necessary.
  • IT Asset Management Support, reporting system IT issues.
  • Reporting and managing Maintenance requests through to completion.
  • Ordering Office Supplies.
  • Locker / Key Management.
  • Ordering and arranging working lunches
  • Helping keep the supply and keeping print rooms orderly.
  • Plotter Printing, Photocopying and laminating as necessary.
  • Take on duties of an emergency responder (Fire Marshall and First Aider).
  • Working to agreed KPI and SLA with your Line Manager.
  • Maintaining a record of all work completed and managing own action list.
  • To escort as required in and out of enclave, work agile as requested by LM between all floors.
  • Day to Day support of the Amentum Facility Manager.

Hours: 40 hours a week - Shift Work

8 hour shifts – 40 hours a week – shifts between 0630 and 1830hrs

       

Compensation Details:

GBP

       

The compensation range or hourly rate listed for this position is provided as a good-faith estimate of what the company intends to offer for this role at the time this posting was issued. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as job responsibilities, education, experience, skills, internal equity, market data, applicable collective bargaining agreements, and relevant laws.

 

Benefits Overview:

Our health and welfare benefits are designed to support you and your priorities. Offerings include:

  • Health, dental, and vision insurance

  • Paid time off and holidays

  • Retirement benefits (including 401(k) matching)

  • Educational reimbursement

  • Parental leave

  • Employee stock purchase plan

  • Tax-saving options

  • Disability and life insurance

  • Pet insurance

 

Note: Benefits may vary based on employment type, location, and applicable agreements. Positions governed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), the McNamara-O'Hara Service Contract Act (SCA), or other employment contracts may include different provisions/benefits.

       

Original Posting:

03/03/2026 - Until Filled

Amentum anticipates this job requisition will remain open for at least three days, with a closing date no earlier than three days after the original posting. This timeline may change based on business needs.

       

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