Receptionist

Randstad CPE; Thatcham; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 26,000; Part time

Job summary

Randstad CPE represents a leading international infrastructure group and seeks a Front of House professional for one-day holiday cover on 23/12/2026. You will ensure a warm, professional welcome for staff and visitors, maintain a pristine reception area, manage mail, and support kitchen and general administrative tasks.

The ideal candidate is friendly, proactive, reliable, and available for the single-day shift.

Qualifications

• Strong front-of-house or reception experience.
• Excellent customer service and communication skills.
• Reliable, proactive and ready for a one-day assignment on 23/12/2026.

Responsibilities

• Visitor Management: welcome guests and visitors.
• Front of House upkeep: keep reception clean and report issues.
• Kitchen maintenance: keep staff kitchen tidy and stocked.
• Post & Administration: manage mail and use the office franking machine.

Skills

Front of House

Reception

Customer service

Administration

Job description

Are you looking to pick up an extra shift and earn some cash just in time for the holidays?

We are currently representing a fantastic client and looking for an enthusiastic, organized Front of House professional to provide crucial one-day holiday cover!

You will be stepping into the offices of a leading international infrastructure group who are leading the transformation of our industry to meet the challenges of the future. As their dedicated recruitment partner, we are seeking a welcoming and proactive individual to ensure their operations run seamlessly for the day, leaving a lasting positive impression on staff and visitors alike.

Your Responsibilities for the Day:

• Visitor Management: Act as the friendly first point of contact, providing a warm and professional welcome to all guests and visitors.
• Front of House Upkeep: Ensure the reception area remains pristine and inviting. You will be responsible for reporting any facility issues or defects directly to Katia or Craig.
• Kitchen Maintenance: Keep the staff kitchen area tidy, well-presented, and ensure supplies remain stocked up throughout your shift.
• Post & Administration: Manage incoming and outgoing mail efficiently. This includes sorting the post, scanning important documents directly to recipients, and sending out mail using the office franking machine.

What We're Looking For:

A friendly, approachable, and highly professional demeanor.

A proactive attitude-you aren't afraid to tidy up and keep things running smoothly!

Reliability and full availability for the single-day assignment on 23/12/2026.

If you are a dependent professional ready to step in, help out a fantastic team, and secure a great pre-Christmas shift, we would love to speak with you.

Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business.