Temp Receptionist & Office Admin — Immediate Start

Confidential; Middleton; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Temporary 4-week assignment

Job summary

Confidential in Middleton, North Manchester, is seeking a Temporary Receptionist & Office Assistant to cover sickness absence for an initial 4-week period. The role combines front-desk duties with general office administration in a busy manufacturing environment.

You will handle visitors, calls, emails, and data entry, using Microsoft Office. The position offers an hourly rate of £12.71 and requires a proactive, organised individual who can start at short notice and support the team day-to-day.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in reception, administration or general office support.
• A professional and friendly telephone manner.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong organisational skills with good attention to detail.
• Confidence using Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Word and Excel.
• The ability to manage a variety of tasks and prioritise workload effectively.
• A flexible, proactive and helpful approach to work.
• The ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Availability to start at short notice and commit to the temporary assignment.
• Previous experience working within a manufacturing environment would be advantageous but is not essential.

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 the wider office team.
• Maintaining accurate records, updating spreadsheets and carrying out general data entry.
• Handling incoming and outgoing post, deliveries and correspondence.
• Filing, scanning, photocopying and preparing documentation as required.
• Assisting with general office duties to ensure the smooth running of daily operations.
• Supporting colleagues with additional administrative tasks when required.

Skills

Reception experience

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Tools

Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel)

Job description

Confidential in Middleton, North Manchester, is seeking a Temporary Receptionist & Office Assistant to cover sickness absence for an initial 4-week period. The role combines front-desk duties with general office administration in a busy manufacturing environment.

You will handle visitors, calls, emails, and data entry, using Microsoft Office. The position offers an hourly rate of £12.71 and requires a proactive, organised individual who can start at short notice and support the team day-to-day.