Receptionist

Wates Group; Warrington; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free on-site parking

Fun open plan offices

Job summary

Wates Group in Warrington is seeking a professional, personable Front of House Receptionist to join on a temporary basis. You will be the first point of contact for visitors, clients and colleagues, creating a welcoming experience while providing administrative support.

Key duties include meeting and greeting, handling mail and calls, managing the reception desk, coordinating meeting room bookings, and supporting the wider admin team.

Qualifications

• Experience as a receptionist, front-of-house, customer service or administrative role.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with a professional demeanor.
• Organised, detail-oriented and able to prioritise multiple tasks.

Responsibilities

• Meeting and greeting visitors, clients and colleagues in a professional, friendly manner.
• Managing incoming and outgoing correspondence, including emails, calls and post.
• Operating the reception desk and maintaining a welcoming front-of-house environment.
• Coordinating meeting room bookings and visitor arrangements.
• Supporting administration and secretarial teams with ad-hoc duties.
• Assisting with general office administration to keep daily operations smooth.

Skills

Receptionist experience

Communication skills

Organisation

Job description

We are seeking a professional, personable, and organised Front of House Receptionist to join our team on a temporary basis. As the first point of contact for visitors, clients, and colleagues, you will play a key role in creating a positive and welcoming experience while providing administrative support to the wider business.

This position is ideally to be a minimum term of 6 months, high potential for extension or to secure permanent employment.

Key Responsibilities

• Meeting and greeting visitors, clients, and colleagues in a professional and friendly manner
• Managing incoming and outgoing correspondence, including emails, telephone enquiries, and post
• Operating the reception desk and maintaining a welcoming front-of-house environment
• Coordinating meeting room bookings and visitor arrangements
• Supporting administration and secretarial teams with a range of ad-hoc administrative duties
• Assisting with general office administration to ensure the smooth running of daily operations

About You

• Previous experience in a receptionist, front-of-house, customer service, or administrative role
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Professional, approachable, and customer-focused
• Strong organisational abilities with excellent attention to detail
• Able to manage multiple tasks and prioritise workload effectively

What We Offer

• Opportunity to work within a professional and supportive team
• Varied role with exposure to multiple business functions
• Fun open plan offices!
• Free on-site parking
• Competitive hourly rate

If you are an organised and friendly individual who enjoys working in a busy office environment and delivering exceptional service, we'd love to hear from you.