Receptionist / Office Administrator

CDI - Russell Taylor; Manchester; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site parking

Early finish on Fridays

Permanent, full-time position

Job summary

CDI - Russell Taylor is recruiting for a Receptionist / Office Administrator to join a busy manufacturing site in Golborne. You will be the first point of contact for visitors and suppliers while delivering essential admin support across departments.

The role requires strong organisational and communication skills, with experience using Microsoft Office. This is a full-time permanent position with an early finish each Friday and on-site parking.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in Administrative, Receptionist or Office Support roles.
• Strong organisational and time management skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to multitask and prioritise workloads effectively.
• Professional and friendly manner with visitors and customers.
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Managing reception duties and welcoming visitors to site.
• Answering and directing incoming telephone calls and email enquiries.
• Providing administrative support to operational departments.
• Ensuring reports, records and documentation are completed accurately and within required timescales.
• Liaising with internal teams to support smooth daily operations.
• Organising shipments and collections through courier providers.
• Coordinating production deliveries.
• Managing meeting room bookings, visitor sign-ins and catering arrangements.
• Handling petty cash and maintaining site vehicle registration records.
• Communicating professionally with customers, suppliers and colleagues.
• Assisting with continuous improvements to administrative processes and procedures.
• Following Health & Safety policies and procedures at all times.

Skills

Communication

Organisational skills

Time management

Multitasking

Teamwork

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Receptionist / Office Administrator

Location: Golborne, WA3
Pay Rate: 14.00 per hour
Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Hours: Monday to Thursday 08:00 - 17:00 Friday 08:00 - 15:30

About the Role

We are currently recruiting for a Receptionist / Office Administrator to join a busy and well-established manufacturing business based in Golborne (WA3).

This is an excellent opportunity for an organised and professional individual who enjoys working in a varied role. You will be the first point of contact for visitors, customers and suppliers while providing essential administrative support across multiple departments.

Key Responsibilities

• Managing reception duties and welcoming visitors to site.
• Answering and directing incoming telephone calls and email enquiries.
• Providing administrative support to operational departments.
• Ensuring reports, records and documentation are completed accurately and within required timescales.
• Liaising with internal teams to support the smooth running of daily operations.
• Organising shipments and collections through courier providers.
• Coordinating production deliveries.
• Managing meeting room bookings, visitor sign-ins and catering arrangements.
• Handling petty cash and maintaining site vehicle registration records.
• Communicating professionally with customers, suppliers and colleagues.
• Assisting with continuous improvements to administrative processes and procedures.
• Following company Health & Safety policies and procedures at all times.

What We're Looking For

• Previous experience in an Administrative, Receptionist or Office Support position.
• Strong organisational and time management skills.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to multitask and prioritise workloads effectively.
• Professional and friendly manner when dealing with visitors and customers.
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

What's on Offer?

• Competitive pay rate of 14.00 per hour.
• Permanent, full-time position.
• Early finish every Friday.
• Supportive team environment.
• Stable role within a successful manufacturing business.
• On-site parking.