Part-time Receptionist

Platinum Resourcing (UK) Limited; Maidenhead; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 26,000; Part time

Job summary

Platinum Resourcing (UK) Limited in Maidenhead is seeking a part-time Receptionist on a temporary basis with potential for permanent employment. The role covers front-of-house duties and administration, serving as the first point of contact and supporting daily office operations.

The position offers 20 hours per week with alternating weekly shifts: 8:30 AM–1:30 PM one week, and 1:30 PM–5:30 PM the next. The hourly pay rate is £16.00, with a structured part-time schedule in a supportive

Qualifications

• Previous reception or front-of-house experience is beneficial.
• Ability to work the specified alternating shift pattern reliably.
• Comfortable performing general administrative and visitor support tasks.
• Good communication and organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Answer and direct incoming telephone calls efficiently
• Welcome visitors and issue visitor passes as required
• Record visitor sign-ins and sign-outs accurately
• Manage incoming post and deliveries, including confidential items, following instructions
• Process outgoing post daily
• Maintain cleanliness of kitchen and communal areas
• Send weekly staff emails regarding upcoming events
• Order office supplies when necessary
• Coordinate with maintenance teams to manage room availability
• Perform weekly safety equipment checks
• Offer beverages to visitors on request

Skills

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Front-of-house experience

Administrative tasks

Job description

Our client, a friendly, professional team based in Maidenhead, is seeking a part-time Receptionist to join them on a temporary basis with the potential forpermanent employment. This role will suit someone who enjoys a varied front-of-house and administrative position, providing a welcoming first point of contact and supporting daily office operations.

The working pattern involves 20 hours per week with alternating weekly shifts: one week from 8:30 AM to 1:30 PM and the following week from 1:30 PM to 5:30 PM.

The hourly pay rate is £16.00. This role offers a structured part‑time schedule within a supportive environment.

Responsibilities:

• Answer and direct incoming telephone calls efficiently
• Welcome visitors and issue visitor passes as required
• Record visitor sign‑ins and sign‑outs accurately
• Manage incoming post and deliveries, including confidential items, following instructions
• Process outgoing post daily
• Maintain cleanliness of kitchen and communal areas
• Send weekly staff emails regarding upcoming events
• Order office supplies when necessary
• Coordinate with maintenance teams to manage room availability
• Perform weekly safety equipment checks
• Offer beverages to visitors on request

Experience required:

• Previous experience in reception or front‑of‑house roles is beneficial
• Ability to work the specified alternating shift pattern reliably
• Comfortable performing general administrative and visitor support tasks
• Good communication and organisational skills