Temp Receptionist

Pertemps Scotland; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Full time

Job summary

Pertemps Scotland is recruiting reliable, flexible Ad‑Hoc Receptionists to support clients across Edinburgh locations. You'll handle front-of-house duties, answer calls, manage post, and provide general admin support on ad‑hoc assignments. Driving license and own transport are advantageous for variable site locations.

Ideal candidates are customer‑focused, well organised and comfortable multi-tasking in a fast-paced environment, with strong communication and IT skills for MS Office.

Qualifications

• Previous reception or front-of-house experience.
• Strong customer service focus and professional demeanor.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Good organisational skills and ability to multitask.
• Proficient IT skills, including MS Office.
• Full UK driving licence and access to vehicle advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Greeting visitors and clients in a friendly and professional manner.
• Answering and directing incoming telephone calls.
• Managing reception areas and ensuring they are tidy and presentable.
• Handling incoming and outgoing post and deliveries.
• Responding to emails and general enquiries.
• Providing general administrative and office support as required.
• Booking meeting rooms and assisting with visitor arrangements.
• Supporting office teams with ad-hoc duties to ensure smooth operation.

Skills

Reception experience

Customer service

Communication skills

Organisational skills

IT skills

Driving licence

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Location: Various locations around Edinburgh

Pay: DOE

Hours: Ad-hoc, short-term and ongoing temporary assignments

We are currently looking to recruit reliable, professional and flexible Ad‑Hoc Receptionists to join our temporary workforce, supporting a variety of clients across different locations.

These opportunities are ideal for candidates seeking flexible work, whether you are available for occasional days, short-term cover, holiday cover or last‑minute assignments.

Assignments may range from single days to several weeks, depending on our clients' requirements.

Ideally, candidates will be able to drive and have access to their own transport, as assignments may be based at different locations and can sometimes arise at short notice.

Key Responsibilities

• Greeting visitors and clients in a friendly and professional manner.
• Answering and directing incoming telephone calls.
• Managing reception areas and ensuring they are kept tidy and presentable.
• Handling incoming and outgoing post and deliveries.
• Responding to emails and general enquiries.
• Providing general administrative and office support as required.
• Booking meeting rooms and assisting with visitor arrangements.
• Supporting office teams with ad‑hoc duties to ensure the smooth running of the workplace.

About You

We are looking for candidates who are confident, approachable and adaptable, with a professional attitude and a strong customer service focus.

The ideal candidate will have:

• Previous reception, front‑of‑house or customer service experience.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Good organisational skills and the ability to multitask.
• A professional telephone manner and a welcoming approach.
• The ability to work independently and use initiative.
• A flexible approach to working hours and locations.
• Good IT skills, including familiarity with Microsoft Office.
• A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle would be highly advantageous