Temp Receptionist

Pertemps Bond; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Part time

Job summary

Pertemps Bond is recruiting flexible Ad‑Hoc Receptionists to join our temporary workforce across various locations around Edinburgh. If you are reliable, professional and adaptable with a strong customer service focus, we want to hear from you.

Ideal candidates will drive or have access to their own transport due to assignments at different sites and short-notice opportunities. Responsibilities include greeting visitors, answering calls, maintaining tidy reception areas, handling post, emails

Qualifications

• 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.

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.

Skills

Reception experience

Customer service

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Organisational skills

Multitasking

Telephone manners

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.