Receptionist & Office Assistant

Bayman Atkinson Smythe Ltd; Middleton; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible start/finish times

Free onsite parking

23 days holiday + Bank Holidays

3pm finish every Friday

Employee Assistance Programme

Online GP Service

Health Cash Plan

Annual Bonus

Regular Social Events

Skill development across different biz

Job summary

Bayman Atkinson Smythe Ltd is seeking a friendly and well-organised Receptionist & Office Assistant in Middleton, North Manchester. You will be the first point of contact and provide essential reception and admin support to the business.

Join a busy, friendly team and ensure the office runs smoothly, with a flexible attitude and willingness to take on a variety of administrative tasks. A professional and approachable demeanor is required.

Qualifications

• Previous reception or switchboard experience.
• Professional, confident and friendly telephone manner.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Proficient IT skills with MS Office (Outlook, Word, Excel).

Responsibilities

• Be the first point of contact for visitors, customers and suppliers.
• Answer incoming calls, transfer calls and take messages.
• Manage emails and general enquiries.
• Provide day-to-day administrative support to colleagues.
• Handle post, deliveries and correspondence.
• Order and maintain office stationery and supplies.
• Assist with meeting room preparation and general office coordination.
• Support the wider team with ad-hoc projects and tasks.
• Keep reception and office areas clean, organised and presentable.

Skills

Reception experience

Telephone manner

Organisational skills

IT skills

MS Office (Outlook Word Excel)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Receptionist & Office Assistant | Middleton, North Manchester | £23,000 – £28,000

The Job

We are recruiting for a Receptionist & Office Assistant to join a well-established manufacturing business based in Middleton, North Manchester.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a successful and established company, providing essential reception and administrative support to the wider business.

Working within a busy and friendly office environment, you will be the first point of contact for visitors, customers and suppliers, whilst also supporting the day-to-day administration of the office.

This is a varied position that would suit someone who enjoys being at the heart of a business, building relationships with colleagues and customers and taking responsibility for ensuring the office runs smoothly.

The successful candidate will be professional, approachable and highly organised, with a flexible attitude and a willingness to get involved in a variety of administrative tasks.

Key Responsibilities

• Acting as the first point of contact for visitors, customers and suppliers, providing a professional and friendly welcome
• Answering incoming telephone calls, transferring calls and taking messages
• Managing incoming emails and responding to general enquiries
• Providing day-to-day administrative support to colleagues across the business
• Handling incoming and outgoing post, deliveries and correspondence
• Ordering and maintaining office stationery and supplies
• Assisting with meeting room preparation and general office coordination
• Supporting the wider team with additional administrative duties and ad-hoc projects
• Ensuring the reception and office areas are kept organised, tidy and presentable

The Person

We are looking for a friendly, professional and organised individual who enjoys working with people and takes pride in providing excellent customer service and administrative support.

The successful candidate will have

• Previous reception or switchboard experience
• A professional, confident and friendly telephone manner
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong organisational skills with excellent attention to detail
• Good IT skills, including Microsoft Office, particularly Outlook, Word and Excel
• The ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritise workload effectively
• A proactive, flexible and helpful approach to work
• The confidence to work independently whilst also being a supportive team player
• A positive attitude and willingness to take on new responsibilities
• The ability to build good working relationships with colleagues, customers and suppliers

Previous experience within a manufacturing, engineering or industrial environment would be advantageous, although not essential.

Above all, we are looking for someone who is reliable, personable and enjoys being part of a team, with a genuine willingness to support the business wherever needed.

The Benefits

• Flexible start and finish times
• Free onsite parking
• 23 days holiday + Bank Holidays
• 3pm finish every Friday
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Online GP Service
• Health Cash Plan
• Annual Bonus
• Regular Social Events
• Opportunity to develop your skills and experience across different areas of the business.

Please note that we can only consider applications from candidates who have the right to work in the UK and do not require sponsorship, either now or in the future.