Receptionist

Randstad Business Support - London; Tredegar; On-site; GBP 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading employment agency is seeking a Receptionist for a fixed-term role in Caerphilly. Candidates should possess strong customer service skills, be highly organized, and have previous reception experience. Responsibilities include welcoming visitors, managing calls, and supporting general administrative tasks. The contract lasts 2 weeks with a competitive pay rate of £12.82 per hour.

Benefits

Advice and editing on CV

Dedicated team support

Paid holiday

Retail discounts

Referral bonus opportunity

Progression into permanent roles

Competitive rates of pay

Qualifications

• Previous reception or front-of-house experience, ideally in a corporate setting.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, Excel).
• Highly organised with strong administrative ability.
• Friendly and professional presentation and attitude.

Responsibilities

• Manning the reception desk and welcoming visitors.
• Conducting visitor inductions upon arrival.
• Managing calls and redirecting as appropriate.
• Supporting with general administrative duties.
• Distributing fruit deliveries to departments.
• Reporting and resolving building maintenance issues.
• Assisting with health & safety duties.
• Supporting the onsite team with office admin tasks.

Skills

Reception experience

Excellent communication skills

Microsoft Office proficiency

Organizational skills

Friendly and professional attitude

Job description

Are you an experienced Receptionist?
Do you consider yourself to be organised, personable, and an asset to a busy team?
Are you based in or around Caerphilly?

We have a fixed-term receptionist role available within DS Smith's Caerphilly site. This role is ideal for someone with strong customer service and administrative skills and is engaging, professional, and adaptable.

Role: Receptionist
Location: 11 Beddau Way, Caerphilly - CF83 2AX
Rate: £12.82 per hour (equivalent to £25,000 salary)
Contract length: 2 weeks (9 working days due to bank holiday)
Shift Patterns: Monday-Friday, 9am-5pm (37.5 hours/week)

Start Date: 26th August

Responsibilities:

• Manning the reception desk and welcoming all visitors, contractors, and suppliers

• Conducting visitor inductions upon arrival

• Managing calls via switchboard and redirecting as appropriate

• Supporting with general administrative duties including mail distribution, filing, and ordering stationery

• Distributing fruit deliveries to departments throughout the building

• Reporting and resolving any building maintenance issues

• Assisting the Workplace Manager with health & safety duties including fire drill and first aid support

• Supporting the onsite team and staff with ad hoc office admin tasks

• First week will include a handover/training period

Essential requirements:

• Previous reception or front-of-house experience, ideally in a corporate setting

• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written

• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, Excel)

• Highly organised with strong administrative ability

• Friendly and professional presentation and attitude

• Willingness to complete Fire Marshal and First Aid training if not already held

• "Can-do" attitude with a proactive approach to workplace support

Desirable requirements:

• Driving license and use of a car

• Experience with building maintenance reporting or office facilities support

Benefits:

• Advice and editing on your current CV

• Dedicated team support throughout your assignment

• Paid holiday

• Exclusive online services including restaurant and retail discounts

• Chance to receive £300* for referring a friend

• Opportunity for progression into permanent roles

• Competitive rates of pay

Does this role sound interesting?
Apply today and a member of the team will be in contact if you meet our requirements.

All applicants are subject to vetting checks including: Right to work check, DBS check and reference check.

Randstad Business Support is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.