Receptionist

Velocity Recruitment Ltd; Warrington; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Velocity Recruitment Ltd in Warrington is seeking a Temporary Receptionist to join the construction firm’s front desk. The role is full-time, 37 hours per week, Monday to Friday, with an initial 6-month contract and potential extension. Start date 23rd November 2026, pay £13.51 per hour, on-site in Warrington.

You will greet visitors, sign in deliveries, manage diaries, and provide general admin support to ensure the office runs smoothly. Strong communication is essential.

Qualifications

• Experience in reception or administration is desirable.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• Friendly, professional and approachable manner.
• Reliable, proactive and able to multitask.
• Strong team player with a flexible approach to work.

Responsibilities

• Greeting guests and visitors in a professional and friendly manner.
• Signing visitors in and ensuring site procedures are followed.
• Signing for deliveries and ensuring they reach the correct department.
• Managing diaries and coordinating appointments.
• Providing general ad hoc administrative support.
• Supporting the wider team with day-to-day office duties to ensure everything runs smoothly.

Skills

Communication

Organisational skills

Reception experience

Team player

Multitasking

Job description

Temporary Receptionist

Location: Warrington

Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00am - 5:00pm

Working Hours: 37 hours per week

Pay Rate: £13.51 per hour

Start Date: 23rd November 2026

Contract: Initially 6 months, with the possibility of extending to 12 months

The Opportunity

We are working with a leading construction firm who are looking for a friendly, organised and reliable Temporary Receptionist to join their team at their Warrington office.

This is a great opportunity for someone with strong communication and organisational skills who enjoys being the first point of contact and helping ensure the office runs smoothly.

Key Responsibilities

• Greeting guests and welcoming visitors in a professional and friendly manner.
• Signing visitors in and ensuring site procedures are followed.
• Signing for deliveries and ensuring they reach the correct department.
• Managing diaries and coordinating appointments.
• Providing general ad hoc administrative support.
• Supporting the wider team with day-to-day office duties to ensure everything runs smoothly.

About You

• Previous reception or administration experience is desirable.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• A friendly, professional and approachable manner.
• Reliable, proactive and able to manage multiple tasks.
• A strong team player with a flexible approach to work.