Receptionist

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

Benefits offered by this job

Hourly rate £13-£14 per hour

Based in Walsall

Part Time

Hours Mon-Thu 1pm-6pm, Fri 12pm-5pm

Job summary

Confidential in the United Kingdom is recruiting a freelance, part-time Receptionist to join the frontline team in Walsall. You will manage switchboard, greet staff and visitors, handle post, book rooms, arrange travel, and maintain facilities-related notices.

The role emphasizes professionalism, initiative, and excellent communication. Working hours are Mon-Thu 1pm-6pm and Fri 12pm-5pm, with an hourly rate of £13-£14.

Qualifications

• Previous experience managing a reception desk and using a switchboard.
• Proficient in general office administration and Microsoft Office.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Greet staff and visitors and manage the reception area professionally.
• Induct visitors to facilities.
• Handle internal and external calls on the switchboard.
• Manage post and franking machine.
• Schedule meetings and book rooms using Teams.
• Arrange travel and accommodation per policy.
• Order stationery and keep records.
• Coordinate with facilities on repairs.
• Maintain HSEQ noticeboards.
• Ensure EV charging points are managed.
• Keep reception and shared areas tidy.

Skills

Receptionist experience

Switchboard experience

Microsoft Office

Communication skills

Independent worker

Job description

PSR Solutions are working with a market leading client within the Civil Engineering Sector to recruit a Receptionist to Join their team on freelance, part time basis.

Receptionist Roles and Responsibilities

• Provide a welcoming and professional front-of-house service for staff, visitors, contractors, and callers with a seamless transfer from reception to host
• Ensure visitors are effectively inducted to the facilities
• Handle internal/external calls via the switchboard
• Manage incoming and outgoing post, including the use of a franking machine
• Schedule meetings and appropriate rooms using Teams and arrange catering when required
• Book travel and accommodation using the online platform in accordance with company policy
• Order stationery and staff welfare consumables and keep accurate records
• Liaise with the facilities management team in relation to repair and maintenance activities
• Maintain the HSEQ noticeboards
• Ensure EV charging points are managed effectively
• General housekeeping of reception area, meeting rooms, canteen, and communal areas - keeping worktops and fridges tidy, loading/unloading the dishwasher, keeping milk supplies topped up
• Demonstrate high standards of personal appearance and tidiness in the reception area

Receptionist Requirements

• Previous experience in managing a reception desk and using a switchboard
• Proficient in general office administration and the use of Microsoft Office including Sharepoint
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Takes an enthusiastic and proactive approach, with the ability to work on own initiative
• Personable with a professional and confident manner

Receptionist Benefits

• Rate - 13- 14 an hour
• Based in Walsall
• Part Time
• Hours - Mon-Thurs 1pm-6pm, Fri 12pm-5pm