Receptionist / Office Administrator

Confidential; Manchester, Salford; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site parking

Early finish on Fridays

Job summary

Confidential in Golborne (WA3) is seeking a Receptionist/Office Administrator to join a busy manufacturing environment. You will be the first point of contact for visitors and suppliers, supporting multiple departments with essential admin tasks.

Role is full-time and permanent with 14.00 per hour, offering an early finish every Friday and on-site parking. Strong organisational skills and excellent communication are essential.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in Administrative/Reception/Office support.
• Excellent organisational and time management skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office.
• Ability to multitask and prioritise workloads.
• Professional, friendly with visitors and customers.
• High accuracy and attention to detail.
• Able to work independently and in a team.

Responsibilities

• Manage reception duties and welcome visitors to site.
• Answer and direct telephone calls and email enquiries.
• Provide administrative support across departments.
• Ensure reports and documents are completed accurately and on time.
• Liaise with internal teams to support daily operations.

Skills

Administrative experience

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Microsoft Office

Multitasking

Time management

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.