Temp Receptionist & Office Admin — Immediate Start

Bayman Atkinson Smythe Ltd; Manchester; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Immediate start

4-week assignment

Job summary

Bayman Atkinson Smythe Ltd. is seeking a Temporary Receptionist & Office Assistant in Middleton, North Manchester. The role supports a busy manufacturing environment, handling reception, enquiries and general admin tasks for an initial 4-week sickness cover.

You will greet visitors, answer calls, manage emails and provide office support to ensure smooth daily operations. The position offers an hourly rate of £12.71 and requires immediate availability.

Qualifications

• Previous reception or administration experience in a busy office.
• Professional telephone manner and clear communication.
• Strong organisational skills with attention to detail.
• Proficiency in MS Office (Outlook, Word, Excel).
• Ability to multitask and prioritise workload in a reactive environment.
• Available to start immediately for a temporary assignment.

Responsibilities

• Act as first point of contact for visitors and callers, with a friendly welcome.
• Answer/incoming calls, transfer calls and take messages.
• Manage emails and respond to general enquiries.
• Provide day-to-day administrative support to the office team.
• Maintain records, update spreadsheets and perform data entry.
• Handle post, deliveries and general correspondence.

Skills

Reception experience

Administrative support

Microsoft Office

Data entry

Telephone etiquette

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Tools

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Bayman Atkinson Smythe Ltd. is seeking a Temporary Receptionist & Office Assistant in Middleton, North Manchester. The role supports a busy manufacturing environment, handling reception, enquiries and general admin tasks for an initial 4-week sickness cover.

You will greet visitors, answer calls, manage emails and provide office support to ensure smooth daily operations. The position offers an hourly rate of £12.71 and requires immediate availability.