Receptionist

Allscreens Nationwide Ltd; Shrewsbury; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 17,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Competitive hourly rate

Support from Hays consultant

Job summary

Hays is partnering with a well-established organisation in Telford seeking a professional and friendly Receptionist to join their team on a temporary basis. This role is ideal for an experienced receptionist or administrator seeking an immediate start in a busy front-of-house environment.

You will be the first point of contact, greet visitors, answer calls, manage post, book rooms, and provide admin support across teams, ensuring reception areas stay presentable throughout the day.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a receptionist, front-of-house or administrative role.
• Strong communication skills and a professional telephone manner.
• Confidence working in a busy environment and excellent organisational skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Meet and greet visitors in a professional manner.
• Manage a busy switchboard and direct calls appropriately.
• Handle incoming and outgoing post and maintain visitor logs.
• Issue passes, book meeting rooms and coordinate refreshments.
• Provide administrative support to wider teams when required.
• Keep reception and communal areas tidy and presentable.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Professional telephone manner

Organisation skills

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Hays are working with a well-established organisation in Telford who are seeking a professional and friendly Receptionist to join their team on a temporary basis. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced receptionist or administrator looking for an immediate start within a busy and welcoming office environment.

Your new role

As the first point of contact for visitors and callers, you will play a key role in ensuring the smooth day-to-day running of the front-of-house function. Duties will include:

• Meeting and greeting visitors in a professional manner
• Managing a busy switchboard and directing calls appropriately
• Handling incoming and outgoing post
• Maintaining visitor logs and issuing passes
• Booking meeting rooms and coordinating refreshments
• Providing administrative support to wider teams as required
• Ensuring reception and communal areas remain presentable at all times

What you'll need to succeed

You will have previous experience in a receptionist, front-of-house or administrative role. Strong communication skills, a professional telephone manner, and confidence working in a busy environment are essential. You will also be proficient in Microsoft Office and possess excellent organisational skills.

What you'll get in return

• Weekly pay
• Competitive hourly rate
• Opportunity to gain valuable experience within a reputable organisation
• Dedicated Hays consultant to support you throughout your assignment