Receptionist - Temporary Role

Office Angels; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading employment agency is seeking a Front of House Receptionist for a prestigious car dealership in Teesside. The role starts immediately as a temporary position, paying £12.60 per hour, with hours from 8:00am to 6:00pm. The ideal candidate will be professional and welcoming, managing a busy switchboard, greeting customers, and providing comprehensive administrative support. This position offers strong potential for extension or transition to permanent employment for the right individual.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a Receptionist or Front of House role.
• Professional demeanor suitable for a luxury brand environment.
• Ability to remain calm under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Manage a busy switchboard and direct calls efficiently.
• Greet customers and visitors warmly and professionally.
• Maintain an organized and welcoming reception area.
• Provide general administrative support to the dealership team.
• Communicate confidently with clients for premium experiences.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Organizational skills

Customer service

Job description

Receptionist – Temporary Role

📍 Teesside | 💷 £12.60 per hour | ⏰ ASAP Start | 📅 Ad‑hoc Temporary Cover

The Role

We are currently seeking a professional, welcoming Front of House Receptionist to support a prestigious car dealership in Teesside on a temporary basis. This role is to start immediately and will initially run for at least one month, with strong potential to extend until Christmas or possibly become permanent for the right candidate.

As the first point of contact for customers and visitors, you will play a key role in delivering a high‑end, professional customer experience and representing the brand to the highest standard.

Key Responsibilities

• Managing a busy switchboard, directing calls efficiently and accurately
• Greeting customers and visitors with a warm, professional manner
• Maintaining a polished, organised, and welcoming reception area
• Providing general administrative support to the wider dealership team
• Communicating confidently with clients to ensure a premium customer experience

About You

• Previous experience in a Receptionist or Front of House role
• Professional, well‑presented, and confident in a luxury brand environment
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to build rapport easily
• Highly organised with the ability to remain calm under pressure

Hours & Pay

• Monday to Friday
• 8:00am - 6:00pm or 1:00pm - 6:00pm
• £12.60 per hour
• Ongoing temporary role with potential for extension

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