Front Desk Receptionist

Role overview

Paras Defence & Space Technologies Ltd. is seeking a polished and seasoned receptionist to run the front office and act as the initial point of contact for visitors, customers, and other stakeholders. The role calls for a composed, well-groomed professional with strong communication skills who can keep the reception area welcoming, orderly, and efficient.

Key responsibilities

• Greet guests, clients, and visitors with professionalism and courtesy, and provide the support they need on arrival.
• Receive incoming calls, screen them appropriately, and route them to the right people without delay.
• Keep the reception desk and waiting area tidy, organized, and presentable throughout the day.
• Manage visitor sign-ins, courier handling, and both incoming and outgoing mail.
• Arrange meeting room reservations and coordinate visitor appointments.
• Maintain visitor logs and ensure adherence to company security and access procedures.
• Support departments with general administrative and clerical tasks as required.
• Work closely with housekeeping, administration, and security teams to ensure smooth front office functioning.
• Update office records and help with routine day-to-day administrative work.

Candidate profile

The ideal applicant should hold a graduate degree in any discipline and bring 4 to 10 years of experience in reception, front office, or a comparable corporate-facing role. Strong spoken and written English is essential. The candidate should present a mature, confident, and pleasant demeanor, with excellent interpersonal skills, strong customer-service habits, telephone etiquette, and the ability to manage confidential information responsibly. Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office tools such as Word, Excel, and Outlook, along with solid organizational and multitasking ability, is expected.

Preferred background

Experience in a corporate, manufacturing, engineering, or defence environment will be considered an added advantage. The company is looking for someone who communicates well, coordinates efficiently, takes initiative, works independently, and maintains a professional, courteous, and service-focused approach.

Job details

This is a full-time onsite position based in Nerul, Navi Mumbai.

About the company

Paras Defence & Space Technologies Ltd. is a leading Indian engineering company focused on defence and space applications. Its portfolio spans five verticals: Defence & Space Optics, Defence Electronics, Heavy Engineering, Electromagnetic Pulse Protection Solutions, and Niche Technologies. The organization emphasizes technology development and R&D, with strong fundamentals, high business ethics, and a customer-first mindset. It aims to be a major Indian company in the defence and space sector.