Receptionist

Confidential; Trafford; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 19,000; Part time

Job summary

Confidential in Altrincham is actively seeking Temporary Receptionists to greet visitors, answer calls, and support administration across a range of local employers. This role offers flexible temporary assignments, with opportunities to gain varied experience across different businesses while maintaining a professional, welcoming front-of-house presence.

Ideal candidates will have reception or customer service experience, strong communication skills, and a tidy, customer-focused approach.

Qualifications

• Previous Reception, Front of House, Customer Service or Administration experience is preferred
• A genuine passion for providing first-class customer service
• Professional and presentable in a client-facing environment
• Excellent telephone manner and strong communication skills
• Confident dealing with a wide range of people
• Friendly, approachable and welcoming
• Well organised with good attention to detail
• Reliable and adaptable, with the ability to settle quickly into new environments
• Good IT skills and comfortable learning new systems

Responsibilities

• Meeting and greeting visitors in a friendly and professional manner
• Answering and directing incoming telephone calls
• Dealing with general enquiries and providing excellent customer service
• Managing the reception area and ensuring visitors are looked after
• Supporting with general administration where required
• Liaising with colleagues and departments to ensure enquiries are dealt with efficiently
• Creating a welcoming and professional first impression for the business

Skills

Reception

Customer Service

Administration

IT Skills

Job description

Are you passionate about providing first-class customer service and looking for flexible temporary work?
We are currently recruiting Temporary Receptionists for a number of clients across Altrincham and the surrounding areas.

Whether you're looking for short-term work while searching for a permanent position, need flexibility around your existing commitments, or want to gain valuable experience with a variety of businesses, we'd love to hear from you.

We work with a wide range of employers, from local businesses to established corporate organisations, giving you the opportunity to build your Reception, Front of House, Customer Service and Administration experience.

What will you be doing as a Temporary Receptionist?

• Meeting and greeting visitors in a friendly and professional manner
• Answering and directing incoming telephone calls
• Dealing with general enquiries and providing excellent customer service
• Managing the reception area and ensuring visitors are looked after
• Supporting with general administration where required
• Liaising with colleagues and departments to ensure enquiries are dealt with efficiently
• Creating a welcoming and professional first impression for the business

We would LOVE to hear from you if you have the following skills and experience:

• Previous Reception, Front of House, Customer Service or Administration experience is preferred
• A genuine passion for providing first-class customer service
• Professional and presentable when working in a client-facing environment
• Excellent telephone manner and strong communication skillsConfident dealing with a wide range of people
• Friendly, approachable and welcoming
• Well organised with good attention to detail
• Reliable and adaptable, with the ability to settle quickly into new environments
• Good IT skills and comfortable learning new systems

What will you get in return?

• 12.71- 13.45 per hour
• Weekly pay
• Full-time, part-time and occasional weekend opportunities
• Flexible temporary assignments
• Regular opportunities with a variety of local employers
• Valuable experience to add to your CV
• Potential opportunities for temporary work to lead to permanent positions

Why temp with Jobwise?

Temporary work is a great way to earn money while looking for your next permanent role, work around studies or family commitments, or gain experience across different businesses and working environments.

As a Jobwise temporary worker:

• We pay weekly
• You receive holiday pay, up to 28 days
• We can offer regular temporary work
• We have opportunities to suit different availability
• You’ll gain experience across a variety of businesses and industries
• You’ll develop new skills and strengthen your CV
• Temping can give you the opportunity to get your foot in the door with companies you may want to work for permanently