Receptionist

Daniel Owen Ltd.; North East; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Daniel Owen Ltd. in Cramlington is seeking a Cover Receptionist for a two-day temporary assignment on 21st & 22nd September 2026. Hours are 8:30am to 5:00pm with a pay rate of £14.25 per hour.

You will be the first point of contact for visitors and clients, delivering a professional and efficient front-desk presence. The role requires reliability, strong organisational skills, and the ability to work well in a fast-paced environment, maintaining a tidy reception area and supporting the wider

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a receptionist or similar administrative role.
• Excellent organisational skills.
• Reliable and punctual.
• Professional and confident communication skills.
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Welcoming and signing in visitors.
• Providing efficient administrative support to the wider team.
• Identifying and responding to visitors' and clients' requirements.
• Liaising with customers and clients both face-to-face and over the phone.
• Supporting the wider administration team as required.
• Managing the calendar and scheduling meetings.
• Maintaining a clean, tidy and professional reception area.

Skills

Receptionist experience

Organisational skills

Reliability

Professional communication

Fast-paced environment

Job description

Cover Receptionist Required

Location: Cramlington
Job Type: Temporary Cover - 2 Days
Dates: 21st & 22nd September 2026
Hours: 8:30am - 5:00pm
Pay: £14.25 per hour

We are currently recruiting for a Cover Receptionist to support our client in Cramlington for two days.

This is a great opportunity for a reliable, organised and hardworking receptionist who is confident working in a fast-paced environment and providing a professional first point of contact for visitors and clients.

Key Responsibilities

• Welcoming and signing in visitors
• Providing efficient administrative support to the wider team
• Identifying and responding to visitors' and clients' requirements
• Liaising with customers and clients both face-to-face and over the phone
• Supporting the wider administration team as required
• Managing the calendar and scheduling meetings
• Maintaining a clean, tidy and professional reception area

Requirements

• Previous experience in a receptionist or similar administrative role
• Excellent organisational skills
• Reliable and punctual
• Professional and confident communication skills
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment