Receptionist

Search Consultancy LTD; Preston; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is looking for a friendly and organized Front of House/Receptionist to provide excellent customer service. The candidate will manage reception tasks, respond to inquiries, and assist with administrative duties while working in a fast-paced environment. Ideal applicants will have prior customer service experience and strong communication skills. This is a temporary ongoing contract with working hours of 37.5 per week at a pay rate of £12.50 per hour.

Qualifications

• Previous customer service experience, ideally in a similar environment.
• Strong administrative and organisational skills.
• Confident communicator with a professional and approachable manner.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Provide a warm, professional reception service.
• Respond to enquiries from prospective customers.
• Welcome and coordinate visitors and contractors.
• Maintain accurate office records and databases.
• Liaise with the Facilities team for maintenance issues.
• Assist the Accommodation Manager in Health & Safety compliance.
• Carry out other duties as required.

Skills

Customer service experience

Strong administrative skills

Confident communication

Organisational skills

Job description

Front of House/ Receptionist

We are seeking a friendly, organised, and customer-focused individual to join our team as a Front of House/Receptionist. This is a varied front‑of‑house and administrative role, ideal for someone who enjoys working with people and managing multiple responsibilities in a fast‑paced environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide a warm, professional, and helpful front‑of‑house reception service.
• Respond promptly and effectively to enquiries from prospective customers.
• Welcome and coordinate visitors, contractors and staff on‑site.
• Maintain accurate office records, databases, and email communications.
• Liaise with the Facilities team to help ensure timely resolution of maintenance issues.
• Assist the Accommodation Manager in ensuring Health & Safety compliance across the site.
• Carry out any other duties as required by the Accommodation Manager.

About You:

• Previous customer service experience, ideally in a similar environment.
• Strong administrative and organisational skills.
• Confident communicator with a professional and approachable manner.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Role Details:

• Pay: £12.50 per hour
• Hours: 37.5 hours per week
• Working hours: Between 8:00am and 7:30pm on a rota basis
• Provisional start date: 2nd February
• Contract: Temporary on‑going

If you enjoy delivering excellent customer service and have strong administrative skills, we'd be delighted to hear from you.

Search is an equal opportunities recruiter and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified applicants, regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation or age